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

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.

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.

Ingredients needed to make a fish pie filling

• 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

• 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.

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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