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Fish Pie

Cultural Context

Fish pie, a traditional British dish, has its roots in the coastal regions where fresh seafood was abundant. Often made with a mix of fish, creamy sauce, and topped with mashed potatoes, it represents comfort food at its finest. This dish is especially popular in family settings and is often served during gatherings. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating different seafood or vegetables, making it a versatile favorite in homes across the UK.

BritishGBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs potatoes
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup flour
1 lb frozen fish mix (Cod, smoked haddock)
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup grated cheese
2 tablespoons oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

white fish

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is often less expensive while still providing a mild flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine can be more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk can be a cost-effective substitute.

1

Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil until tender.

2

Drain the potatoes and mash with butter and milk until smooth.

3

Peel and dice the onion using a Tupperware chopper.

4

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the diced onion until softened.

5

Add three cloves of minced garlic to the pan and sauté with the onion.

6

In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter to make a roux.

7

Add flour to the melted butter and mix until combined.

8

Slowly add milk to the roux while whisking until the mixture thickens.

9

Add the frozen fish mix to the white sauce and let it poach for a couple of minutes.

10

Boil eggs for about 6 minutes until firm, then chop them into bits.

11

Add frozen peas to the fish mixture in the pan.

12

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

13

Transfer the fish mixture to a pie dish and scatter the chopped eggs on top.

14

Spread the mashed potatoes over the fish mixture evenly.

15

Top with grated cheese.

16

Bake in the oven at 190°C for about 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletbaking dishmasherwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishdairygluten

Also Known As

Fish Pot PieSeafood Pie

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