Fisherman's Pie
Traditional British Recipes

Fisherman's Pie

In the Oven
serves 4

This fish pie is rich, savoury and proper comfort food, with tender fish in a creamy leek sauce topped with golden mashed potato.

Perfect for a family dinner and easy to make ahead, then bake when needed.

Main
25 mins prep45 mins cook1 hr 10 mins total

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15–18 minutes until tender.

  2. Drain well, mash with 40g butter and half the milk, then season with salt and pepper.

  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and 20g butter in a large pan. Cook onion and leek for 6–8 minutes until soft, then add garlic for 30 seconds.

  4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in fish stock, then simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.

  5. Stir in cream, cod, haddock and prawns. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes until the fish is just cooked.

  6. Fold in peas, lemon zest and parsley, then taste and season.

  7. Transfer filling to an oven dish, top with mash, rough up the surface and scatter over cheddar.

  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

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