Proper Fish Pie -

Proper Fish Pie

A creamy, comforting fish pie topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. This easy beginner-friendly recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: British

Calories: 520

Ingredients Notes

Ingredients

800 g potatoes peeled and cut into even chunks (Maris Piper or King Edward work best)
50 g butter plus extra for the mash
400 g white fish fillet cod, haddock or pollock, skinned
200 g smoked haddock fillet skinned
150 g raw peeled prawns
600 ml whole milk
1 bay leaf
40 g plain flour
100 g mature cheddar grated (half for the sauce, half for the top)
2 hard-boiled eggs quartered (optional, but traditional)
Handful fresh parsley chopped
1 tsp English mustard
Salt black pepper, squeeze of lemon

Notes

For the best flavor, use a combination of white fish and smoked haddock. Make sure the fish is cooked just until tender, and bake until the potato topping is golden and crisp.