Description
Hearty fisherman pie brings coastal comfort to your dinner table, blending fresh seafood with creamy mashed potatoes. Rich flavors and maritime warmth invite you to savor this classic British dish that warms hearts and satisfies hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cod fillets, cut into chunks
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
Dairy and Cheese:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded yellow Cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups warm milk (plus extra if needed)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 0.5 cup minced onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 2.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of oil or butter.
- Carefully place the cod in a single layer across the greased baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- In a saucepan, create a roux by melting butter and incorporating flour, stirring constantly until the mixture transforms into a golden, fragrant paste.
- Slowly introduce warm milk into the roux, whisking continuously to develop a smooth, creamy sauce without lumps.
- Enhance the sauce by folding in white cheddar, finely chopped onion, fresh spinach, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to balance the flavors.
- Gently cascade the rich sauce over the cod, ensuring complete coverage and even distribution.
- Spread a thick, even layer of creamy mashed potatoes across the entire surface, creating a rustic, textured top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the sauce begins to bubble and the edges turn golden.
- Sprinkle additional yellow cheddar over the potato layer and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and develops a crispy, bronzed surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving hot with complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Swap white fish easily with salmon, haddock, or any sustainable seafood to keep the dish versatile and exciting.
- Use gluten-free flour blend and lactose-free milk to transform this classic recipe into a friendly option for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley directly into the creamy sauce for an extra burst of freshness and complexity.
- Prevent soggy potato topping by ensuring mashed potatoes are thick and spread evenly, creating a crispy golden-brown crust that adds delightful texture to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 453 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 611 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg