Creamy Fish Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Mashed Potato Topping: 1.5 kg Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes – Chos
• Unsalted butter, room temperature – Adds richness and flavour to the mash
• Whole milk or single cream, warmed – Helps create a smooth, creamy consistency
• Salt, to taste – Enhances the flavour of the potatoes
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste – Adds a subtle warmth
• Optional: 50g Grated mature Cheddar cheese or Gruyere – For incorporating into t
• For the Creamy Fish Filling: 750ml Whole milk – The base for poaching the fish a
• Bay leaf – Infuses a subtle aromatic flavour into the milk
• Black peppercorns – Adds a gentle background heat to the poaching liquid
• Small onion, peeled and halved – Imparts a savoury depth to the milk
• Mixed fish fillets, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks – A good mix is
• Smoked Haddock – Lends essential smoky flavour
• Salmon – Adds richness and colour
• Cooked and peeled king prawns – Adds a touch of luxury and sweetness
• Unsalted butter – Forms the base of the roux for the sauce
• Plain flour – Thickens the sauce
• Dijon mustard or English mustard – Cuts through the richness and adds a slight t
• A generous grating of fresh nutmeg – A classic pairing with creamy sauces, addin
• Frozen peas – Adds sweetness and a pop of colour
• Large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered – A traditional, comforting additio
• Large handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped – Brings freshness and colour to
• Large handful of fresh dill, finely chopped – Pairs beautifully with fish, addin
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste – Crucial for seasoning the final
• Optional: A splash of double cream – For an extra luxurious finish to the sauce