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A homemade fish pie with a crispy lattice crust, showcasing a medley of colorful seafood and creamy mashed potatoes.

Fish Pie Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fish pie recipe – a delightful blend of flaky fish, creamy sauce, and buttery mashed potatoes. Elevate your culinary skills with this easy-to-follow guide.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine British
Servings 5 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish: To assemble and bake your fish pie.
  • Pot and Pans: For boiling potatoes, preparing the sauce, and cooking the seafood.
  • Mixing Bowls: To combine ingredients, especially for the mashed potatoes.
  • Potato Ricer or Masher: Essential for achieving smooth and lump-free mashed potatoes.
  • Whisk or Spoon: For stirring and blending the sauce ingredients.
  • Knife and Cutting Board: For chopping vegetables and preparing seafood.
  • Oven: To bake the pie to golden perfection.
  • Saucepan: For simmering the sauce components.

Ingredients
  

  • Flaky White Fish: (such as cod or haddock)
  • Salmon Fillet
  • Prawns: peeled and deveined
  • Peas: frozen or fresh
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs: chopped (optional)
  • Fresh Parsley: chopped
  • Lemon Zest: From one lemon
  • Salt and Pepper: To taste
  • Butter
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Milk
  • Fish Stock: (or vegetable stock)
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Grated Nutmeg: A pinch
  • Salt and Pepper: To taste
  • Potatoes: peeled and diced

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan ovens) or Gas Mark 6 to ensure it's ready for baking.
  • Step 2: Prepare Pie Filling
    Cut white fish and salmon into bite-sized chunks.
    Briefly cook prawns until pink.
    Mix fish, prawns, peas, chopped eggs, parsley, and lemon zest.
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3: Create Creamy Sauce
    Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
    Stir in flour to form a smooth paste.
    Gradually add milk and fish stock, whisking to avoid lumps.
    Add Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
    Thicken the sauce to a velvety consistency.
  • Step 4: Make Mashed Potatoes
    Boil peeled, diced potatoes until tender.
    Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  • Step 5: Assemble the Pie
    Place the pie filling in a baking dish.
    Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the filling.
    Use puff pastry or spoon mashed potatoes over the top, trimming any excess.
  • Step 6: Bake to Perfection
    Put the assembled pie in the preheated oven.
    Bake for 30-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles.
    Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Step 7: Slice and Serve
    Slice into the fish pie, revealing the layers of deliciousness. Whether you chose pastry or mashed potatoes, each bite is a taste of culinary brilliance.
  • Step 8: Garnish
    Sprinkle some extra parsley or a dash of lemon zest for a finishing touch.
  • Step 9: Savor the Flavors
    Take a moment to appreciate the delightful combination of flavors in Mary Berry's fish pie.
  • Step 10: Share and Enjoy
    Serve hot and share this culinary masterpiece with family and friends, reveling in the joy of creating a dish that echoes Mary Berry's culinary prowess.

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Notes

As you embark on creating Mary Berry's fish pie, a few notes can enhance your culinary journey. Ensure the seafood is fresh for optimal flavor, and feel free to customize with your favorite fish varieties. Don't rush the sauce-thickening process; patience ensures a velvety texture. Whether opting for a pastry or mashed potato crust, remember that creativity in presentation adds to the overall dining experience. Finally, share this delectable dish with loved ones, appreciating the joy that comes with crafting a culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
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