family fish pie
Aside from the perfect all time favourite roast chicken, fish pie is a close second comfort food request in our house. I opt for a mix of white and sweet potato for the topping and I do not use or add white sauce to the fish. It works brilliantly as a made ahead meal ready to heat up the next day with a sprinkle of grated parmesan on top!
ingredients
serves 6-8
400g seafood mix or raw king prawns
500g salmon fillets, diced
2 small leeks, sliced
750ml milk
500g white potatoes
500g sweet potatoes
Freshly grated nutmeg
Chopped Parsley
Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
method
prep time: 40mins
cook time: 30-40mins
Preheat the oven to 190°C
Peel and cut all potatoes, boil, drain and set aside
Cut all fish into chunky pieces
Clean and slice the leeks
Put the leeks in a large sauce pan with the milk and fish
Bring just to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes
Lift the fish and leeks out and keep to one side
Strain the milk into a clean bowl and keep for later
Flake the fish into a large ceramic, oven proof dish or individual pie dishes
Add a generous sprinkle chopped parsley
Add a laddleful of reserved milk
In a large bowl or pan add the potatoes, a knob of butter, a few grates of fresh nutmeg and mash
Add a ladle or two of the reserved milk until reaching the desired mash consistency
Spoon the mash on top of the fish
Grate a little mature cheddar all over
Slide in the oven for 30-40 minutes
Serve with your seasonal greens of choice
the health boost tip
The benefits of eating enough portions of fish each week are making headlines constantly, but some families find it difficult due to time constraints or lack of inspiration. Moving away from the battered or breaded fish is really refreshing and a great winter warmer. This fish pie can also be made ahead in larger quantities, kept in the fridge for a few days or frozen for the next hectic week or a surprise visit from guests!
This fish pie offers a perfect balance of good carbohydrates, protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids important for both body and brain health.
