Creamy Fish Pie

20m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
40m
Ready In

Recipe: #28904

January 06, 2018



"From one of our national supermarkets monthly magazine June '17."

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (372 g)
  • Calories 551.3
  • Total Fat - 33.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 13.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 195.7 mg
  • Sodium - 1009 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 26.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.6 g
  • Sugars - 7.1 g
  • Protein - 36.3 g
  • Calcium - 187.2 mg
  • Iron - 2.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 2.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C.

Step 2

Place the salmon, white fish, prawns, leek, carrot, milk and bay leaf in a large deep frying pan over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes or until fish is almost tender and then remove from heat and remove and discard bay leaf.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon to transfer the fish, prawns and vegetables to a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

Meanwhile strain the milk from the pan through a fine sieve into a jug.

Step 5

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until mixture bubbles and then add the strained milk and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens and then remove from heat and set aside for 15 minutes to cool.

Step 6

Coarsely flake the salmon and white fish and add to the cooled sauce mixture with the remaining prawn mixture, cream, peas, chives and dill and season and then spoon into a 8 cups (2 litre) baking dish and place on a baking tray.

Step 7

Lightly brush the rim of the baking dish with a little egg and place the whole pastry sheet over the filling to enclose, pressing around the rim of the dish to seal and using a sharp knife trim the excess pastry and then lightly brush pastry with egg.

Step 8

Use a small harp knife to cut 1 fish shape from the remaining pastry and use a small round cutter to cut discs from the pastry to make scales and eye and then arrange on the fish and using the cutter to cut discs from the pastry for bubbles and the fish and bubbles over the pie and lightly brush the pastry with egg.

Step 9

Bake for 20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and puffed and then set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly before serving.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • Be sure to use skinless salmon fillets and firm white fish fillets for the best results.
  • Make sure to use peeled and deveined shrimp for the recipe.

  • Instead of salmon fillets, use smoked salmon for a more intense flavor. The smokiness will add a depth of flavor to the pie that will be sure to impress your guests.
  • Instead of using prawns, use crab meat for a more luxurious taste. The sweetness of the crab meat will add a luxurious twist to the fish pie that will be sure to be a hit.

Vegetarian Fish Pie Replace the salmon, white fish, and shrimp with an equal amount of diced mushrooms, diced eggplant, and diced zucchini. Omit the bay leaf. Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of dried basil to the sauce mixture. Substitute the cream with soy cream. Increase the amount of chives to 1/4 cup and omit the dill.



Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan:

This simple side dish of roasted asparagus with lemon and parmesan is the perfect accompaniment to the Creamy Fish Pie. The asparagus is roasted until tender and then topped with a zesty lemon and parmesan cheese combination for a flavorful and complementary side dish.


Herb-Roasted Potatoes: Roasted potatoes are a classic side dish, and this recipe takes them up a notch with the addition of herbs. The potatoes are roasted until golden and crispy, then tossed with fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley for a flavorful and aromatic side dish. The potatoes pair perfectly with the Creamy Fish Pie, and the herbs add a nice touch of color to the plate.




FAQ

Q: How long should the fish pie be cooked for?

A: The fish pie should be cooked for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.



Q: What ingredients are needed for a fish pie?

A: A fish pie typically requires fish, potatoes, butter, milk, flour, and seasonings. Other ingredients such as vegetables and herbs may be added.

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Fun facts:

This Creamy Fish Pie recipe is said to have been inspired by the classic British dish, 'Fish and Chips'. This dish became popular in the 19th century and is still enjoyed today by people all around the world.

The famous French chef, Julia Child, was known to have served a version of this Creamy Fish Pie in her restaurant, 'La Pitchoune', during the 1950s. She was a pioneer in French cuisine and her restaurant was a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.