Fish Pie Recipe: A Comforting Seafood Dish with Salmon and Haddock

Fish pie is a beloved dish with many variations. This recipe combines salmon, haddock, prawns, mussels, and scallops for a rich seafood flavour. The creamy mashed potato topping adds comfort and texture. Follow this guide to create a delicious fish pie that will impress your family and friends.

• 200 g fresh salmon
• 200 g smoked haddock
• 100 g prawns
• 100 g mussels
• 5 scallops
• 1 kg potatoes
• Nutmeg
• Butter
• 150 ml fresh single cream
• 2 bay leaves
• Milk (enough to submerge the fish)
• 50 g Emmental or Appenzeller cheese, grated

• Saucepan
• Baking dish
• Electric whisk (optional)
• Oven

Procedure

1. Place all the fish in a saucepan. Add enough milk to cover the fish. Add bay leaves and a pinch of salt.
2. Poach on low heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the fish from the pan. Skin the haddock and salmon. Flake into pieces using a fork. Return to the milk and set aside.
4. Peel and boil potatoes until soft, about 20 minutes. Mash well, using an electric whisk if available.
5. Add some milk from the poached fish to the potatoes. Mix in cream and grated nutmeg. Ensure mash is not too runny.
6. Place cooked fish in an oven-proof dish with remaining milk sauce. Compact gently.
7. Spread mashed potato over fish to about 1½ inches high. Ridge top with a fork for colour.
8. Add grated cheese over potato if desired. Decorate with peeled prawns if artistic.
9. Bake in oven at 220°C for about 30 minutes until top is golden and bubbling.
10. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Nutritional Values

A good accompaniment to fish pie is samphire if available. Boil it for ten minutes, add butter, and maybe some grated Parmesan cheese. Alternatively, serve with a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.