Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy British Fish Pie recipe, featuring a medley of white fish, salmon, and flavorful vegetables, all topped with a buttery mashed potato crust. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or special gathering.
Ingredients
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Fish Mixture:
- 1 ½ pounds mixed white fish and salmon fillets (skinless, boneless)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion halved
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup sweet corn (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Poach Fish: Poach fish in milk and cream with onion and bay leaf until cooked; flake fish and discard onion and bay leaf. Reserve liquid.
- Prepare Sauce: Make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in reserved poaching liquid. Add fish, peas, corn, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Pie: Pour fish mixture into a baking dish. Boil and mash potatoes, then spread over the fish. Top with cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest before serving.
Notes
- Add shrimp or smoked haddock for variation.
- Use pre-made mashed potatoes to save time.
- For a crispier top, broil the pie for the last few minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
