Fish Pie with Potato and Leek Topping
A comforting and flavorful fish pie featuring a creamy white sauce with mixed fish, topped with a rustic mash of potatoes and leeks, offering a delightful twist on traditional pies.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g Cod fillets(skinned and boned, cut into chunks)
- 300 g Haddock fillets(skinned and boned, cut into chunks)
- 150 g Smoked mackerel fillets(skinned and boned, cut into chunks)
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g All-purpose flour
- 600 ml Milk
- 30 g Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 15 g Fresh dill(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- to taste Salt
- to taste White pepper
- 1 kg Potatoes(peeled and quartered)
- 2 medium Leeks(trimmed, washed, and thinly sliced)
- 30 g Butter (for topping)
- 50 ml Milk (for topping)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well. While potatoes are boiling, steam or poach the cod and haddock in a little water or milk until just cooked. Drain and flake into a bowl. Add the smoked mackerel.
- 2
In a separate saucepan, melt 50g butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- 3
Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir the chopped parsley, dill, and lemon juice into the sauce. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- 5
Gently fold the flaked fish into the sauce. Pour the fish mixture into a large ovenproof dish.
- 6
While the fish is in the ovenproof dish, sauté the sliced leeks in 30g butter until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add them to the mashed potatoes along with 50ml milk and 30g butter. Mash until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Spoon the potato and leek mash over the fish mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
- 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure fish is cooked through but not overcooked before flaking.
- ✓Don't overwork the potato mash to avoid a gummy texture.
- ✓A sprinkle of grated cheese on top before baking adds extra flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Add a handful of frozen peas or sweetcorn to the fish mixture.
- Use salmon or other firm white fish for variety.