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Nigella Fish Pie Recipe

Nigella Fish Pie Recipe

The Nigella Fish Pie Recipe brings comfort food to your dinner table with ease. This creamy, flaky dish combines tender fish with smooth mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Potato masher
  • Measuring cups
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs mixed white fish fillets
  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Mash potatoes with butter and milk.
  • Poach fish in milk for 8 minutes.
  • Remove fish, reserve poaching liquid.
  • Flake fish into bite-sized pieces.
  • Sauté onion until soft, 5 minutes.
  • Add flour, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add reserved milk, whisking constantly.
  • Add fish, peas, and eggs.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to baking dish.
  • Top with mashed potatoes.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

Notes

  1. Use fresh fish for best flavor results.
  2. Don't overcook fish to avoid dry texture.
  3. Reserve poaching liquid for creamy sauce base.
  4. Create peaks in potato topping for crispiness.
  5. Let pie rest 10 minutes before serving.
Keyword Nigella Fish Pie Recipe