Old-fashioned Fish Pie
Ready for a comforting meal that's both creamy and hearty? Dive into this Fish Pie recipe that combines a mix of fish, creamy sauce, and a golden mashed potato topping. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering, this dish is sure to satisfy your craving for a warm and delicious homemade dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 300ml milk
- 200g smoked cod or haddock fillets, skin on
- 300g white fish fillets, skin on, bones removed
- 50g butter
- 250g leeks , dark green leaves discarded, the rest thinly sliced and washed
- 1 tbsp flour
- a small bunch of flat-leaf parsley leaves only, chopped
- 1kg floury potato , boiled and mashed with 125ml hot milk and a knob of butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6.
- Put 1kg potatoes, peeled and halved, in a saucepan and pour over enough water to cover them. Bring to the boil and then simmer until tender.
- When cooked, drain thoroughly and mash with a splash of milk and a knob of butter. Season with ground black pepper.
- Put 25g butter, 25g plain flour and 4 finely sliced spring onions in another pan and heat gently until the butter has melted, stirring regularly. Cook for 1-2 mins.
- Gradually whisk in 400ml milk using a balloon whisk if you have one. Bring to the boil, stirring to avoid any lumps and sticking at the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3-4 mins until thickened.
- Take off the heat and stir in 320g-400g mixed fish, 1 tsp Dijon or English mustard, a small bunch of finely snipped chives, handful of sweetcorn and handful of petits pois. Spoon into an ovenproof dish or 6-8 ramekins.
- Spoon the potato on top and sprinkle with a handful of grated cheddar cheese.
- Pop in the oven for 20-25 mins or until golden and bubbling at the edges. Alternatively, cover and freeze the pie or mini pies for another time.
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 455 calories
- Fat Content: 15.7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 50.5 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 7 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5.7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 27.1 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1 milligram of sodium
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