Name: Quick and easy fish pie recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 750g potatoes, e.g. King Edwards, cut into large chunks; Knob of butter; 3tbsp milk; 2 salmon fillets (approx. 350g) cubed; 250g cod fillet, cubed; 100g peas; 200g crème fraiche

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

517 Kcal

26%

Sugar

3.2 g

Fat

26.1 g

37%

Saturated Fat

10.4 g

52%

Salt

0.43 g

Protein

36.2 g

72%

Carbohydrates

36.8 g

14%

Salt

0.43 g

By Jessica Dady

published 12 March 21

This quick and easy fish pie recipe is the perfect mid-week family meal, that’s ready in just 30 minutes.

Quick fish pie is a comforting, creamy dish that’s full of flavour, and topped with mashed potatoes. This easy fish pie recipe uses just seven ingredients, including two different types of fish - salmon and cod - and it’s ready to go in just four steps. Whether you make this pie with frozen or fresh fish is up to you, just make sure that it’s fully cooked through before serving. Make sure you’re getting your five-a-day in this recipe by adding carrots, butternut squash or sweet potatoes to the mash topping. Sweetcorn and spinach also make great additions to the pie.

Ingredients

750g potatoes, e.g. King Edwards, cut into large chunks
Knob of butter
3tbsp milk
2 salmon fillets (approx. 350g) cubed
250g cod fillet, cubed
100g peas
200g crème fraiche

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Method

Preheat the oven to 200ºC (gas mark 6).
Boil the potatoes for 10-12 mins until tender then drain. Mash with butter and milk and season.
Cook the salmon and cod in a pan of boiling water for 5 mins then drain and return to the pan. Add the peas, chives, crème fraiche and seasoning and cook gently for 2-3 mins.
Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the mashed potato. Bake for 10 mins until golden.

Tips for making quick fish pie:

Brush the top of the pie with butter for a crispy, golden finish.

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Jessica Dady

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.