Irish Seafood Pie with Oatmeal Topping
A comforting and creamy seafood pie featuring a medley of fresh Irish fish and shellfish in a rich white sauce, topped with a rustic, golden-brown crust of oats and butter. A delightful way to enjoy the bounty of the Irish coast.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g Mixed Irish seafood(e.g., cod, haddock, salmon, prawns, mussels (cooked and shelled))
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g All-purpose flour
- 500 ml Milk
- 100 ml Fish or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp White pepper
- 100 g Rolled oats
- 50 g Butter(cold, cubed)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan/Gas Mark 5). Lightly grease a medium-sized ovenproof dish.
- 2
Prepare the white sauce: Melt 50g butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- 3
Gradually whisk in the milk and stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in the chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper.
- 4
Gently fold the mixed seafood into the white sauce. Pour the mixture into the prepared ovenproof dish.
- 5
For the topping: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats with the cold, cubed butter. Rub the butter into the oats with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 6
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the seafood mixture in the dish.
- 7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the seafood filling is bubbling and cooked through.
- 8
Let the pie stand for a few minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a variety of fresh, good-quality Irish seafood for the best flavor.
- ✓Ensure the white sauce is smooth and well-seasoned before adding the seafood.
- ✓The oat topping provides a lovely texture; don't overmix it, as you want some texture.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a splash of dry white wine to the white sauce for extra depth of flavor.
- Include some finely chopped leeks or peas in the seafood mixture.
- For a richer topping, add a tablespoon of grated cheddar cheese to the oat mixture.