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An American-English Fish Pie

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American-English Fish Pie is a comforting casserole of tender fish and shrimp 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.
  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 starting to cook through.
  8. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and 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 cheese on top for extra richness.
  • Ensure sauce is thick to prevent watery filling.
  • Can be made ahead and baked later.
  • Reheat in oven to maintain texture.

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