Fish Pie Recipe (England)

Ingredients:

For the Fish & Sauce:

• White fish (cod, haddock, etc.): 400g (boneless, skinless, chopped)
• Salmon: 200g (optional)
• Small shrimp: 100g (cooked)
• Milk: 2 cups
• Butter: 3 tbsp
• Flour: 3 tbsp
• Onion: 1 (finely chopped)
• Cloves: 2
• Bay leaf: 1
• Mustard (English or Dijon): 1 tsp
• Grated cheese (Cheddar preferred): 1/2 cup
• Salt & pepper: to taste
• Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp (chopped)

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

• Potatoes: 4 (boiled and mashed)
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Milk: 1/4 cup
• Salt: to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Fish:
   1. Heat milk with bay leaf, onion, and cloves. Once simmering, add fish and poach for 5–7 minutes. Remove fish and strain the milk.
2. Make the Sauce:
   1. In a pan, melt butter and add flour to make a roux. Gradually add strained milk, whisking constantly to make a smooth sauce.
   1. Add mustard, salt, pepper, cheese, and chopped parsley.
3. Assemble the Pie:
   1. Mix the cooked fish and shrimp into the sauce and pour it into a baking dish.
4. Prepare Mashed Potatoes:
   1. Mix mashed potatoes with butter, milk, and salt until smooth.
5. Bake:
   1. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top of the fish filling. Optionally sprinkle more cheese on top.
   1. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden.

Serving:

Serve hot, ideally with green vegetables or a light salad.