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An American-English Fish Pie

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American-English Fish Pie is a cozy, comforting casserole featuring tender seafood in a creamy sauce topped with fluffy mashed potatoes baked until golden.

Ingredients

  • white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or pollock)
  • shrimp or small prawns
  • butter
  • onion, diced
  • garlic cloves, minced
  • carrots, diced
  • peas
  • all-purpose flour
  • milk
  • fish or chicken broth
  • Dijon mustard
  • lemon juice
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • butter (for mash)
  • milk or cream (for mash)

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven and grease a baking dish.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet and cook onion and carrots until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Stir in flour to form a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in milk and broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Add fish and shrimp and cook gently until just beginning to cook through.
  8. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Transfer filling to baking dish.
  10. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top and texture with a fork.
  11. Bake until golden and bubbling.
  12. Let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Use a mix of seafood like salmon or scallops for variation.
  • Add sautéed spinach or leeks for extra flavor.
  • Top with cheese for a golden crust.
  • Ensure sauce is thick before baking to avoid a watery filling.
  • Reheat in oven for best texture.

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