Classic Fish Pie with a Creamy Sauce

Fish Pie recipe

Classic Fish Pie with a Creamy Sauce

Ingredients
  

  • -1 lb mixed fish fillets such as salmon, cod, and haddock
  • -1/2 lb potatoes peeled and diced
  • -1/4 cup butter
  • -1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • -1 1/2 cups milk
  • -1 small onion finely chopped
  • -1 bay leaf
  • -1/4 cup frozen peas
  • -1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • -1 egg beaten
  • -Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash with 1/4 cup of butter.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the bay leaf, then add the fish, peas and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into a pie dish and top with mashed potatoes. Brush the top with beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let it cool for few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: you can use only one type of fish if you don’t like mixed fish.

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