OLD FASHIONED FISH PIE

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Make and share this Old Fashioned Fish Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terese

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cloves
1 onion, halved
3 cups milk
1 bay leaf
450 g blue-eye cod, skinned,pin boned
450 g smoked haddock or 450 g cod
3 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped
350 g cooked small shrimp, peeled,tails removed,vein removed
75 g butter
1/2 cup plain flour or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (75g)
200 ml heavy cream
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
4 sheets butter puff pastry
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Stick cloves into onion halves and place in a saucepan with milk, bay leaf and fish.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 8 minutes.
  • Remove fish with fish slice and cool slightly.
  • Strain cooking liquid into a jug, discard solids.
  • Flake fish into large chunks, discarding any bones, then season.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add reserved liquid and cook, stirring until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add nutmeg and herbs, then season.
  • Pour over fish, then cool.
  • Preheat oven to 180oC.
  • Pour mixture in four 500ml pie dishes.
  • Cut 1cm-wide strips from the edge of pastry sheets.
  • Press around rims of dishes and brush with a little water.
  • Cut off any excess pastry.
  • Cut 2 small slashes in tops for steam.
  • Brush pastry with egg and bake for 25 mintues or until pastry is risen and golden.

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my fish pie turned out really bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Krishna Carrillo
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This fish pie is a great make-ahead meal. You can assemble it the day before and then bake it when you're ready to serve.


Luke Harrison
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I love the creamy sauce in this fish pie. It's so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the flaky fish.


Heriberto Zavala
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This fish pie is a great way to use up leftover fish. It's also a delicious and easy meal to make.


Billie Epiha
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I've been making this fish pie for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Addyson Melton
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This fish pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Elite Chibuike
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I'm not a fan of fish pie, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It was actually really good!


Jaxx Seath
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I made this fish pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Faustina Asante
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This fish pie is comfort food at its best. It's warm, hearty, and satisfying.


Melody Joy
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this pie. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Aboody Khalil
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover fish.


Jessica Norman
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This was my first time making fish pie and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious.


Ethan Hollingsworth
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I've made this fish pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Eng peter Ug
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This fish pie was a hit with my family! The flaky fish, creamy sauce, and crispy potato topping were all perfect. I will definitely be making this again.