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This version of the classic fish pie is creamy in texture but doesn’t actually contain any cream. The luscious sauce that coats the fish is made from a roux with the same milk that the fish is sautéed in, giving it tons of flavour. The whole thing is topped off with a cheesy mash. This is comfort food at its best.

Fish pie often contains vegetables, such as peas and carrots. This recipe is purely fish and potato, so you can serve whatever veggies you like on the side. I leave them out because hubby is not a fan of peas. I know, weird, huh. That said, if you want to add in some peas or whatever, knock yourself out.

CREAMY FISH PIE
PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
40 mins
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 10 mins
 

Tender flakes of fish in a creamy sauce topped with a cheesy mash 

COURSE: Main Course
CUISINE: British
SERVINGS: 4
AUTHOR: www.mutherfudger.co.uk
INGREDIENTS
FISH
  • 800 grams Raw Fish smoked haddock, cod, salmon, prawns etc
  • 500 ml Whole Milk
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 4 Cloves
  • 2 Bay Leaves
SAUCE
  • 50 grams Unsalted Butter
  • 50 grams Plain Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
  • pinch Freshly Grated Nutmeg
  • Salt & Pepper
MASH
  • 1 kg Floury Potatoes such as desiree
  • 50 grams Unsalted Butter
  • 100 ml Whole Milk
  • 150 grams Mature Cheddar grated
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into smallish chunks then boil for 10-15 minutes or until tender

  2. Drain the potatoes, then add the butter and milk, and most of the cheese. Mash until a smooth consistency is achieved

  3. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6

  4. Place the fish in a large frying pan with the milk. Stud each quarter of onion with a clove and place in the pan along with the bay leaves

  5. Bring the milk just to the boil, then turn down and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the fish is cooked

  6. Lift out the fish and remove any skin. Flake into a large baking dish (approx 2-2½ litre). Pour the milk through a sieve and leave to cool

  7. Melt the butter in a clean pan then add the flour, and cook for a few minutes. Take off the heat and gradually add the cooled poaching milk, whisking between each addition to ensure no lumps remain

  8. Return to the heat and bring to the boil. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon

  9. Throw in the chopped dill, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the fish and stir gently, so as not to break up the fish, just until the fish and sauce are fully combined

  10. Pipe or spoon the potatoes over the fish and rough up the surface with a fork. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, then bake for 40 minutes

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