Fish Pie Recipe Bbc

Introduction

Ingredients

• 900g potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 50g butter
• 50g flour
• 600ml milk
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 400g mixed fish, such as cod, haddock, and salmon
• 150g cooked prawns
• 200g frozen peas
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
2. Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth. Add the onion, garlic, and bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
5. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Remove the bay leaf and season to taste.
6. Add the fish, prawns, and peas to the sauce and stir gently to combine.
7. Stir in the parsley, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
8. Drain the potatoes and mash with a little milk and butter until smooth.
9. Spoon the fish mixture into a large ovenproof dish and top with the mashed potatoes.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Nutrition

This recipe serves 6 people and each serving contains approximately:

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 31g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 400mg

Tips and Variations

If you want to make this recipe even more indulgent, you can add a layer of grated cheese on top of the mashed potatoes before baking.

If you don't like prawns, you can substitute them with more fish or some cooked bacon.

You can also add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots or leeks, to the fish mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.

If you want a creamier sauce, you can substitute some of the milk with cream or crème fraîche.

This recipe can easily be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven when you're ready to eat.

Conclusion