Description
Comforting British “fish pie” brings hearty coastal flavors straight to kitchen tables with creamy seafood nestled under golden mashed potato peaks. Home cooks discover a classic maritime dish promising warmth and satisfaction in every delightful forkful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Seafood:
- 450 grams (1 pound) haddock
- 450 grams (1 pound) cod
- 2 Arbroath smokies (optional)
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 500 milliliters (2 cups) milk
- 40 grams (3 tablespoons) butter
- 100 milliliters (1/2 cup) double cream
- 50 grams (4 tablespoons) melted butter
- 2.5 tablespoons plain flour
Herbs, Vegetables, and Additional Ingredients:
- 12 onion with 4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- Small bunch parsley
- 800 grams (1.75 pounds) mashed potato
- 600 grams (4 cups) peas
- Knob of butter
Instructions
- Infuse milk with clove-pierced onion and aromatic bay leaf, allowing flavors to meld gently for 10-15 minutes.
- Craft a velvety white sauce by whisking butter and flour, gradually incorporating the fragrant, strained milk until smooth and glossy.
- Stir fresh parsley into the sauce, creating a vibrant and herbaceous base for the seafood.
- Arrange a medley of chopped fish varieties in a prepared baking dish, layering with smoky fish for depth of flavor.
- Generously cascade the herbed white sauce over the fish, ensuring an even, luxurious coating.
- Create a pillowy top layer of creamy mashed potatoes, spreading carefully to completely seal the fish beneath.
- Drizzle a decadent mixture of cream and melted butter across the potato surface for enhanced richness.
- Bake in a preheated 200°C oven for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, crispy potato crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately alongside tender, butter-glazed green peas for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Swap different fish types for variety, like salmon, cod, or haddock to keep the recipe exciting and flexible.
- Infuse extra flavor by adding herbs like dill or tarragon into the white sauce for a more complex taste profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of flour and selecting certified gluten-free milk alternatives.
- Enhance nutrition by mixing root vegetables like parsnips or carrots into the mashed potato topping for added color and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 486 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg