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Here I’ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I feel like this recipe has been a long time coming and I really have no reason as to why I haven’t uploaded it yet! So, without further ado, it’s fish pie time. Follow me…<\/p>\n The filling is really easy to make. I know a lot of fish pie recipes put all sorts in – eggs, gherkins, fennel – I’ve even seen mushrooms! I like to keep it fairly simple and let the fish shine in a creamy sauce. Here’s what you’ll need:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The world is really your oyster here (excuse the pun). I opt for salmon, cod, smoked haddock and prawns.<\/p>\n Some recipes poach the fish beforehand, but I find adding the raw fish to the sauce produces the most tender results at the end.<\/p>\n The sauce needs to be pretty thick so the mash doesn’t sink. The sauce won’t thicken and reduce more when it’s under the mash in the oven.<\/p>\n Process shots: fry leek in butter (photo 1), stir in flour (photo 2), stir in milk and cream (photo 3), stir in herbs and seasoning (photo 4), simmer (photo 5), stir in fish (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n This ain’t no pastry pie, we’re going full mash for full comfort! Here’s what you’ll need for the mash:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n After you\u2019ve boiled the potatoes, allow them to steam dry for a little while to remove some unwanted moisture. You want the mash fairly firm otherwise it\u2019ll sink into the filling when baked.<\/p>\n Process shots: add butter, cream, cheese, mustard and salt to boiled potatoes (photo 7), mash (photo 8), add filling to baking dish (photo 9), add mash then bake (photo 10).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n As I mentioned, letting the potatoes steam dry for 5 or so minutes is important to allow unwanted water to escape, which would otherwise weigh the mash down and sink it into the filling. It’s also important that the sauce is nice and thick.<\/p>\n If it’s watery in the sense that the sauce is just thin, then again just make sure it’s nice and thick beforehand. If it’s actual water floating in the filling then this can be down to the fish itself. I recommend thoroughly patting it dry beforehand then just give it a simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to help bind any excess water into the sauce.<\/p>\n It’s unlikely it’ll be undercooked, but if you find it’s still not cooked through after baking you can loosely add foil on top of the pie and continue baking. The key to the fish not being overcooked is making sure you don’t completely cook it in the pan before it bakes. Fish cooks quickly so I don’t poach\/pre-cook it before I add it to the sauce.<\/p>\n Just let the pie sit for 5 or so minutes before tucking in, just so it can retain its shape. I love finishing with extra fresh chives too.<\/p>\n I served with some green beans, but you can add any kind of veg you fancy (peas are a traditional option). It’s pretty hearty though so don’t feel like you need a side!<\/p>\n Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this fish pie shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Creamy Fish Pie Filling<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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What fish goes into a fish pie?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Do you have to pre-cook the fish?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Sauce consistency<\/h3>\n
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Mashed Potato Fish Pie<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Steam drying the potatoes<\/h3>\n
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Fish Pie FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
How do I prevent the mash from sinking into the filling?<\/em><\/h3>\n
How do I make sure the filling isn’t watery?<\/em><\/h3>\n
How do I make sure the fish is perfectly cooked?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Serving Fish Pie<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to Fish Pie<\/strong><\/span> (Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n