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Fisherman’s Pie served on a plate
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Fisherman's Pie

Fisherman's Pie invites you to savour the delightful flavours of the sea in a comforting and classic dish. This recipe combines tender fish, succulent seafood, and creamy mashed potatoes, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. With its origins deeply rooted in traditional British cuisine, Fisherman's Pie pays homage to the rich maritime heritage of coastal communities. You'll relish layers of flaky fish, plump prawns, and other seafood treasures, immersed in a velvety sauce and crowned with a golden crust of mashed potatoes. Treat yourself to this timeless recipe that will captivate seafood enthusiasts and bring the essence of the ocean to your dining experience.
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Keyword baked salmon, butter, carrots, cheese, cod, fish pie, fisherman's pie, milk, potatoes, prawns, seafood, white fish
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 435kcal

Ingredients

  • 450 grams white fish
  • 225 grams salmon and/or prawns
  • 1 ½ tbsp flour plain
  • 56 butter
  • 900 grams potatoes
  • 850 ml milk
  • 56 grams cheddar cheese optional
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 200 grams peas optional; fresh or frozen
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 handful fresh parsley finely chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Place the vegetables and whole pieces of fish in a pan, excluding the prawns
  • Cover with milk and add a couple of stems of parsley, pepper, salt, and bay leaf
  • Gently heat the mixture until the milk comes to a boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and leave for 15 minutes
  • Pour the mixture into a colander, reserving the milk
  • Peel and boil the potatoes, then mash them using a little of the reserved milk and butter
  • Remove the skin and any bones from the fish, flake it, and place it in a greased casserole dish with the vegetables and prawns
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour until absorbed, and then slowly add the reserved milk, stirring constantly
  • Stir in the parsley and check the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed
  • Pour the sauce over the fish and vegetables, then top with mashed potato
  • Optionally, sprinkle cheese on top
  • Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-30 minutes or until the topping begins to brown

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal