How to Make White Fish Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

White Fish Pie is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. This delicious recipe features flaky white fish, creamy mashed potatoes, and a flavorful blend of vegetables, all baked to golden perfection. Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy fish or you simply want to add a versatile and satisfying dish to your repertoire, this White Fish Pie is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 ½ pounds haddock fillets
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ medium lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add milk and lay fish in the milk to poach. Sprinkle with thyme, sea salt, and pepper. Cover the pan and bring milk to very low boil. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove fish to plate and use a fork to break up into bite-sized chunks. Pour milk into a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn heat to low and scrape the veggies to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and lemon juice to the empty spot. Sprinkle flour over the melted butter; whisk and cook until it forms a thick, golden paste, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine the veggies back in with the roux. Add the milk and fish back to the skillet. Gently toss together. Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/2 of the fish mixture to the prepared casserole dish, then top with 2 cups of the mashed potatoes. Repeat the layers once more. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 118mg
    • Sodium: 888mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 331mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1005mg