There is nothing more comforting than a fish pie, this is a great recipe for a mid-week family meal that you can make ahead of time.
Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
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Ingredients
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salmon 200 g (chopped)
haddock 200 g (chopped)
Maris Piper potatoes 800 g (chopped)
leek 2 (chopped)
plain flour 2 tbsp
fish stock 300 ml
fresh parsley 1 handful (chopped)
fresh dill 1 handful (leaves picked)
double cream 100 ml
capers 1 tbsp
grated cheddar cheese 50 g
broccoli 2 (chopped)
butter 2 tbsp
Method
Before cooking, ensure your fish (if frozen) prior is fully defrosted. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200c/Gas Mark 6 and have a small - medium oven proof dish ready
Peel the potatoes cut them in to quarters and add to a large pan of cold, salted water. Bring to the boil and then turn down to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until just tender
In a large pan, melt the butter over a medium heat and cook the leeks for 5 minutes until softened
Add the flour and stir to combine. Gradually add the fish stock, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens slightly
Add the freshly chopped parsley and dill, cream, capers and season with salt and pepper
Cut the fish in to chunks removing any visible skin and add to the sauce and stir through and cook very gently for 2 minutes
Back to the potatoes. Once cooked, drain and place back into the pan and mash with a little butter, salt and pepper to taste
Place the fish mixture into a small - medium ovenproof dish and then carefully layer the mash potato on top. Use a fork to make some furrows on top of the mash and sprinkle with the cheese, which should crisp up nicely in the next step
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling on the sides and the potato is golden brown
When your fish pie is 15 minutes from ready, cut your broccoli into florets and bring to the boil until softened
Carefully remove your fish pie from the oven, serve hot with a side of broccoli and enjoy!