Traditional British Fish Pie
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Description
A rendering of the classic British fish pie. This is a very tasty fish pie without the 'tweaks' of some newer versions; it was traditionally a relatively simple dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (1 pound) fillet cod
- ½ cup butter, divided
- 1 medium leek, white part only, chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup peas
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
Directions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 3. Combine milk, bay leaf, and nutmeg in a large pan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Add cod and poach until flaky, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cod onto a plate; reserve poaching liquid. Use a fork to flake fish into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Mash potatoes in a large bowl. Mix in 3 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons poaching liquid until potatoes are fairly stiff and not too runny.
- 5. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and stir in leek. Cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- 6. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter over medium heat in a large, deep skillet until it just stops bubbling. Add flour and stir roux continuously for 1 minute. Slowly pour in remaining poaching liquid, stirring continuously, to make base of sauce. Add 1/2 the sharp Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Fold in flaked cod, leek, and peas. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7. Place fish mixture in an oven-proof dish; press boiled eggs gently into the filling across the surface. Cover with a thick layer of mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- 8. Bake in the preheated oven until top is starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 504.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 40.4 g
protein: 28 g
saturated fat: 15.5 g
cholesterol: 165 mg
sodium: 393.7 mg
fiber: 4.9 g
sugar: 7.3 g
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