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Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping

Fish pie with mashed potato topping, an all-time favourite classic British recipe that brings all the family together around the table. A creamy, salmon and veggies filling topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, and baked until golden, this is what comfort food looks like. It's a lot easier to make than it looks, and the leftovers can be transformed into delicious fish cakes. A good recipe for Lent or Easter too.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: English
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 611kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

For the fish filling

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • a pinch of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard

For the mashed potato topping:

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 knob of butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill and parsely
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  • Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
  • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool.
  • Place the cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water.
  • Add a pinch of salt and boil until tender.
  • Drain the water, then add milk, salt and butter.
  • Use a masher to mash until it's light and creamy.
  • Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour, whisking well.
  • Add the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens.
  • Next, season with ground black pepper, add the parmesan cheese, dijon mustard, and stir.
  • In goes the salmon, which can be cut into chunks or use two forks to shred them.
  • The mixed veggies and chopped spring onion can go in as well.
  • Give the mixture a good stir and spoon it onto 2 smaller oven-proof dishes or a larger one.
  • Top it with mashed potatoes and sprinkle over the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes until golden and piping hot.

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Notes

  • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 2065mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 66.7mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 3.3mg