Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

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Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping, an all-time favourite classic British recipe that brings all the family together around the table. A creamy, salmon and veggies filling topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, and baked until golden, this is what comfort food looks like.

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There are dishes that are perfect for the cold season, like stews or hot soups, they are soothing and ideal when you need a bit of comfort. Other dishes are so refreshing, and are best during the hot summer days to cool us down.

And there is yet another category of dishes that are perfect all year round. And this lovely fish pie with mashed potato topping is definitely one of those foods. No matter what time or day, will always be the first choice when it comes about cooking the perfect family meal.

What is so great about it is that everybody can tuck into it, there is no strong flavour or spiciness to keep little ones away. But it is so delicious, you will find yourself making it again the very next day.

The creamy mashed potatoes works so beautifully with the fish and veggie filling. You can make this fish pie with puff pasty or shortcrust pastry too, but I find the mash a better choice.

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  • Ingredients needed to make a fish pie filling
  • Ingredients needed to make the mash
  • Easy swaps
  • Step-by-step photos and instructions
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Other pie recipes
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Ingredients needed to make a fish pie filling

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  • salmon fillets - you can use mixed fish or seafood too
  • spring onion - or regular onion
  • frozen mixed vegetables - or the mixed vegetables of your choice
  • butter - I prefer salted butter
  • plain flour - to thicken the white sauce
  • milk - full-fat milk is the best
  • a pinch of ground black pepper
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • dijon mustard

Ingredients needed to make the mash

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  • potatoes -regular potatoes cut into cubes and boiled, or baby potatoes boiled in their skin
  • butter - salted is excellent
  • milk - to add creaminess
  • salt - to taste
  • grated cheddar cheese - for garnishing the dish

Easy swaps

I used salmon for my fish pie, but cod is another great option, and many people use it to make this kind of fish pie. Haddock, or smocked haddock, is also a nice choice, so just use your favourite fish and enjoy a great meal. Seafood is another great option for this pie.

The only thing to keep in mind is that the fish has to be cooked before adding it to the white sauce. I baked the salmon, but you can pan fry it too, it's up to you.

Step-by-step photos and instructions

  • To make the sauce, add butter to a pan, melt, then add the flour and stir well to get a smooth paste.
  • Pour the milk in gradually, whisking well to avoid any lumps until the sauce thickens.
  • Once the sauce has thickened, you can season it with salt and pepper, add the grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan, gouda, any cheese you like), dijon mustard, and that's all.
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The sauce is the famous bechamel sauce, that can be used for any pie, like my Chicken Pie, or Veggie pie. Other dishes made with bechamel sauce are: macaroni cheese, or any kind of pasta bake.

  • Once the sauce is ready, and the salmon is cooked through, chop or shred the salmon and add it to the sauce together with the mixed veggies, and give everything a good stir.
  • Transfer the mixture to an oven-proof dish, and top with mashed potatoes, then sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until it's golden and bubbling hot.
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Recipe FAQs

What herbs go well with fish pie?

Dill and parsley are the best herbs to be used with this dish. The dill has that distinctive flavour that makes any dish stand out, and the parsley garnishes the pie nicely, adding colour and freshness.

Can you freeze the fish pie with mashed potatoes?

Yes, once the pie is assembled in a freezer-friendly container, leave it to cool at room temperature, as the mash and sauce might still be warm, then freeze. The pie can then be baked from frozen until bubbling hot.

Other pie recipes

Chicken and Mushroom Pie

Steak Pie

Homity Pie

Turkey Cottage Pie

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Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping

Fish pie with mashed potato topping, an all-time favourite classic British recipe that brings all the family together around the table. A creamy, salmon and veggies filling topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, and baked until golden, this is what comfort food looks like. It's a lot easier to make than it looks, and the leftovers can be transformed into delicious fish cakes. A good recipe for Lent or Easter too.

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Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 611kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

For the fish filling

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • a pinch of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard

For the mashed potato topping:

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 knob of butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill and parsely

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).

  • Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes until thoroughly cooked.

  • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool.

  • Place the cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water.

  • Add a pinch of salt and boil until tender.

  • Drain the water, then add milk, salt and butter.

  • Use a masher to mash until it's light and creamy.

  • Set aside.

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour, whisking well.

  • Add the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens.

  • Next, season with ground black pepper, add the parmesan cheese, dijon mustard, and stir.

  • In goes the salmon, which can be cut into chunks or use two forks to shred them.

  • The mixed veggies and chopped spring onion can go in as well.

  • Give the mixture a good stir and spoon it onto 2 smaller oven-proof dishes or a larger one.

  • Top it with mashed potatoes and sprinkle over the cheddar cheese.

  • Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes until golden and piping hot.

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Notes

  • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 2065mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 66.7mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 3.3mg

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Comments

  1. Millie Thom

    This looks delicious, Daniela. I like fish pie with any white fish. Although I love salmon, I've never tried it in fish pie, but I think it should be just as nice.

    Reply

    • Daniela Apostol

      I may try soon with salmon as well, l love it, hopefully it will taste nice in a fish pie too. Thanks, Millie! ?

      Reply

    • Jay

      Hi. Ingredients for the cheeses and the instructions for where they go don't match. Please advise if cheddar is for sauce, per ingredients, or topping per instructions.

      Reply

  2. Tiffany

    Hi, Daniela Apostol
    I love Fish pie with peas and mash topping ! this looking so much delicious! It makes me feel hungry…
    Can’t wait to try it out. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing !

    Reply

    • Daniela Apostol

      Hi Tiffany,

      Thank you! I am so glad you like it. It is my favourite fish pie and so easy to make.

      Reply

  3. Terry Slade

    Thinking of doing a fish pie with some sea food too scallops prawns and squid .
    Should I cook the squid first 🤔 thanks Terry

    Reply

  4. Sarah Blackman

    Can this be frozen before putting in the oven?

    Reply

    • Daniela Apostol

      Yes, definitely! Just bake it until it's bubbling hot.

      Reply

  5. Ingrid

    Hi- can you use canned salmon?

    Reply

    • Daniela Apostol

      Yes, absolutely!

      Reply

  6. Bryan Currie

    Made this for dinner tonight, steamed the salmon instead of baking it, added some prawns as well, turned out very nice.

    Reply

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Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is fish pie sauce made of? ›

Make the sauce. Melt 50g butter in a pan, stir in 50g plain flour and cook for 1 min over moderate heat. Take off the heat, pour in a little of the cold poaching milk, then stir until blended. Continue to add the milk gradually, mixing well until you have a smooth sauce.

Can you buy a sauce for fish pie? ›

Schwartz Fish Pie Wet Sauce For Fish 300G - Tesco Groceries.

What do you eat with fish pie? ›

What do have with fish pie?
  1. I usually serve my fish pie with peas and sweetcorn. The kids love this combo.
  2. Sugarsnap peas/snow peas/mange tout also work really well.
  3. I personally LOVE kale so that's always an option too!
  4. These simple butter pepper carrots are also a delicious side dish.
  5. Or My Garlic Green Beans.
Oct 22, 2021

What toppings go on mashed potatoes? ›

Sliced green onions, roasted red peppers, olive tapenade, caramelized onions, bacon jam, crème fraîche, brown gravy, pulled pork, pesto, sautéed mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, roasted garlic, flavored butters, fresh herbs, and more are all great options when it comes to topping warm mashed potatoes.

What is the difference between fish pie and fisherman's pie? ›

In place of a pastry casing enclosing the pie, a topping of mashed potatoes (sometimes with cheese or vegetables such as onions and leeks added)is used to cover the fish during baking. The dish is sometimes referred to as "fisherman's pie" because the mashed potato topping is similar to that used for shepherd's pie.

What three ingredients should fish sauce contain? ›

Southeast Asian fish sauce is often made from anchovies, salt, and water, and is intensely flavoured. Anchovies and salt are arranged in wooden barrels to ferment and are slowly pressed, yielding the salty, fishy liquid. The salt extracts the liquid via osmosis.

What is the sauce that tastes like fish? ›

Fish sauce is a popular ingredient made from salted anchovies or other fish that have been fermented for up to 2 years ( 1 ). Most commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking, fish sauce lends its rich, savory, earthy, and umami flavor to many dishes, including pad thai, pho, green papaya salad, and stir-fries ( 1 ).

What is the closest sauce to fish sauce? ›

Soy sauce

If I run out of fish sauce, my go-to substitute is soy sauce. The flavour of soy sauce is darker and more caramel than the bright sour saltiness from fish sauce. But they both make food taste more delicious. Start with less soy sauce than fish sauce.

What does fish pie mix contain? ›

For allergens, see ingredients in bold. INGREDIENTS: Salmon (Salmo salar) (Fish) (33%), MSC certified Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) (Fish) (33%), MSC certified Cape Hake (Merluccius capensis, Merluccius paradoxus) (Fish) (33%), Salt, Colour: Curcumin. To poach.

What is the fancy name for fish pie? ›

It is known by a number of different names such as Fisherman's Pie or Ocean Pie and is usually covered with a creamy or crusty potato topping.

Why does my fish pie go watery? ›

Creamy Fish Pie Recipe FAQs

Serve this with some simple greens, like peas, green beans or broccoli. Why does fish pie sometimes go watery? This can often happen when your mashed potatoes are too soft to start with. They need to be left a little thicker than normal.

What to drink with fish pie? ›

Look to wines to match, like Rhône whites, perhaps with a touch of oak, chardonnays, or chenin blanc, or look to wines with zing to cut through that creaminess, like seafood's old friend, Muscadet.

What adds flavor to mashed potatoes? ›

Garlic – For savory depth of flavor. Unsalted butter – For richness and buttery flavor. Milk – It smooths the starchy potatoes into an incredibly creamy mash. Use whole milk for the creamiest results.

What is the posh word for mashed potato? ›

Pomme Puree - a fancy way to say mashed potatoes.

What the heck is fish sauce? ›

Wait, what is fish sauce? It's a fermented condiment typically made from anchovies that's glorious umami razzle-dazzle in a bottle.

What does fish pie contain? ›

The fish is poached in a fish stock-milk mixture, combined with cooked leeks and parsley, then topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potatoes before baking until golden brown. Sprinkle on grated cheese for added richness. Serve the fish pie with peas or other fresh greens for a complete meal.

Is fish sauce made from oysters? ›

The production of Oyster Sauce involves simmering oysters in water until the juices reduce and thicken, often sped up with thickeners like cornstarch. On the other hand, Fish Sauce is produced by fermenting salted fish, typically anchovies, in a process that can take anywhere from one to eighteen months.

What's the difference between fish sauce and Thai fish sauce? ›

Vietnamese fish sauce is usually lighter in flavour than the Thai version, with the highest quality sauce being transparent and lightly amber coloured, with a delicate smell. Fish sauce is graded, like olive oil, in levels of quality and price.

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