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How to Make British Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the classic dishes of British cuisine, the Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping is a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for a cozy night in. This iconic dish features flaky white fish and tender seafood, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbling. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a favorite among both home cooks and restaurant-goers.

What sets the British Fish Pie apart is its rich and savory filling. Traditionally...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ⅓ cup cubed butter
  • 3 ⅓ tablespoons milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
  • ¼ cup dry vermouth
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fish stock, or to taste
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 ounces salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 9 ounces skinless cod, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup grated medium Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 fish pie

  • Place cubed potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer potato cubes to the bowl of a stand mixer. Blend gently, adding cubed butter and milk. Add in eggs and mix only until mashed potatoes reach your desired consistency, or finish by hand if needed;overmixing will yield gluey potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • While potatoes are boiling, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and thyme and saute until onions are soft and browned, about 5 minutes. Deglaze with vermouth and cook until alcohol has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Whisk in flour. Slowly whisk in stock and milk and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Sauce should be fairly thick, but if it's too thick you can thin it out with a little bit of additional stock. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Turn off heat and stir in the half-and-half and parsley.
  • Scatter salmon, cod pieces, and shrimp onto the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle lemon juice over the top of the seafood.
  • Pour prepared sauce over seafood and stir gently to combine. Spread prepared potatoes over the top and fluff with a fork, then sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until potatoes are evenly browned all over, seafood is cooked through, and pie is bubbly and piping hot, about 20 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 191mg
    • Sodium: 466mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 248mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 953mg

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