Quick Fish Pie 🐟✨
This classic British fish pie is quick, comforting, and utterly delicious. Packed with tender fish, creamy sauce, and topped with buttery mashed potatoes, it’s a perfect midweek dinner that's ready in no time!
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
🐟 Fish pie mix (salmon, cod, smoked haddock): 400g
🥛 Dairy-free milk: 400ml
🧅 Leek: 1, finely sliced
🌽 Cornflour: 2 tbsp (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
🧂 Salt and black pepper: To taste
🌿 Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped
For the Mash Topping:
🥔 Potatoes: 800g, peeled and chopped
🧈 Dairy-free margarine: 2 tbsp
🥛 Dairy-free milk: 50ml
Method:
Prepare the Potatoes:
🥔 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until tender. Drain, then mash with the dairy-free margarine and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the Filling:
🍳 Heat a little margarine or oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leek and sauté until softened.
Make the Sauce:
🥣 Add the dairy-free milk to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornflour mixture and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Add the fish pie mix and cook for 5 minutes, until the fish is just cooked through. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Pie:
🥧 Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan). Transfer the fish mixture to a baking dish and spoon the mashed potato on top. Use a fork to create peaks for a crispy finish.
Bake:
🔥 Pop the pie into the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
Serve:
🌿 Serve hot with steamed greens or a simple side salad for a balanced meal.
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 35 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍴 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: ~400 per serving
Tips:
🌽 Make it Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of cornflour for the sauce.
🧀 Extra Indulgence: Sprinkle some dairy-free cheese over the mash before baking.
❄️ Storage: This pie freezes well – perfect for batch cooking. Defrost thoroughly and reheat until piping hot.
Quick, creamy, and full of comforting flavours – this fish pie is a true British classic! 🥔🐟✨