FISH PIE
To the uninitiated, fish pie has an uninviting name and reputation. But this is fish that is gently poached, then swathed in a white sauce and topped with buttery mashed potatoes and finished to a heat-bronzed finish in the oven. It is a dish good for children but can be made into unapologetic dinner-party fare by poaching the fish in a little white wine, making the white sauce with light cream rather than milk and infusing all of it with the eggy-lemony kiss of saffron. It's an hour well worth spending.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, casseroles, pies and tarts, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a deep covered skillet, combine carrot, wine, salt, bouquet garni and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn off heat and set aside.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and add potatoes. Cook until soft, and mash (preferably with a potato ricer) with 6 tablespoons butter and the salt. Cover and set aside.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put cod and haddock into skillet with carrot, cover, and bring to a simmer. Poach for 3 minutes. Transfer fish to a plate, and add salmon to skillet. Poach for 3 minutes, and transfer salmon to plate with cod and haddock. Discard carrot and reserve bouquet garni. Strain liquid into a measuring cup, add saffron and add enough cream to make 2 cups liquid.
- Place a saucepan over low heat, and melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and mace. Stir for a few minutes; remove pan from heat. Slowly stir in cream mixture, beating until smooth. Return pan to heat and add reserved bouquet garni. Stir until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Butter a 9-inch-square baking pan, and distribute cooked fish evenly, breaking into large chunks as necessary. Scatter shrimp evenly in pan. Discard bouquet garni, and pour sauce over all.
- Spread mashed potato evenly over top, covering edges so sauce will not bubble over. Sprinkle nutmeg lightly over top of pie, and place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until filling is hot and potatoes are flecked with gold, 20 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 851, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 1334 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Shazad king
[email protected]I've tried making this fish pie a few times, but it's never turned out quite right. I think I need to practice a few more times.
waseem Kotli123
[email protected]This fish pie is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
MISHAN G MGR
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this fish pie is an exception. I love the way the fish is cooked in the creamy sauce.
Natalie Maremera
[email protected]This fish pie is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love the creamy sauce and the flaky fish.
Khawer Khan
[email protected]I love that this fish pie can be made with any type of fish. I've used salmon, cod, and tilapia, and they've all turned out great.
Adil bharu Bahriu
[email protected]This fish pie is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the creamy sauce is so comforting.
Ali Oryakhel
[email protected]I've made this fish pie several times and it's always been a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.
Jawwad Akhtar
[email protected]This fish pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and satisfying meal.
Qaaali Abuukar
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this fish pie turned out amazing! I'm definitely going to make it again.
Jamal Assadani
[email protected]This fish pie is my go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Shakil Raj
[email protected]I made this fish pie for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best fish pie they had ever had.
Flexx Pull
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fish pie turned out perfectly. It was delicious and my family loved it.
Igor Jejelava
[email protected]The fish pie was a bit too fishy for me. I think I would have preferred it if the fish had been cooked in a different way.
Mark O'Leary
[email protected]This fish pie was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it better if there had been more herbs and spices in the sauce.
Yeasin ali Official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this fish pie. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly.
Mukti Jasi
[email protected]The fish pie turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the sauce.
Shohid Khan
[email protected]This fish pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of fish I have on hand.
Shabana Rasooli
[email protected]I made this fish pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Amgbari Onyimiebi
[email protected]This fish pie was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce and flaky fish were perfect, and the mashed potato topping was the perfect finishing touch.