Nigella Lawson's Fish Pie Recipe
Do you want a tasty and comforting meal? Nigella Lawson's Fish Pie Recipe is a great pick. It's perfect for cozy family dinners or special times together.
Ingredients
- 500 g white fish fillets e.g., cod or haddock
- 200 g mixed seafood optional
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 500 ml fish stock
- 100 ml heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs e.g., parsley or dill, to taste
- 1 kg potatoes peeled and diced
- 50 g butter for mashed potatoes
- 100 ml milk
Instructions
Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2:
- In a saucepan, let butter gently melt on medium heat.
Step 3:
- Add onion, carrots, celery and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
Step 4:
- Stir in flour, cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5:
- Gradually pour in fish stock, stirring continuously.
Step 6:
- Add cream, stir until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, herbs.
Step 7:
- Add fish and seafood, gently combine.
Step 8:
- Cook diced potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 9:
- Drain potatoes, return to pot.
Step 10:
- Add butter and milk, mash until smooth.
Step 11:
- Transfer fish mixture to a baking dish.
Step 12:
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly over fish.
Step 13:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Step 14:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Step 15:
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Step 16:
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Fresh Fish: Fresh fish makes the pie taste better.
- Pre-Cook Veggies: Sauté veggies for extra flavor.
- Smooth Mash: Make sure mashed potatoes are creamy.
- Season Well: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Golden Top: Brush the top with butter for a golden finish.