old fashioned fish pie
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This is an easy, sort of healthy meatless and adaptable recipe. I love it since it is quick but delicious. Especially good for damp, wintry nights. You can substitute any frozen veg you like - as long as it will poach without getting mushy and any herbs you like.
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prep time
35 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3-4 - fish fillets - any mild white fish is great. i used swai
- 1-2 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup water - or as much as needed to poach fish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 4-5 - medium potatoes mashed.
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen pearl onions-optional
How To Make old fashioned fish pie
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Step 1Peel, cook and mash potatoes or use a box of instant potatoes- yukon gold or other mildly flavored mix. Set aside
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Step 2Season fillets with salt, pepper then poach in a skillet on the stovetop.Once the pan starts simmering, cover and poach about 4-5 mins,using both liquids and herbs ,peas and onions. Remove fish from liquid and flake, but save some of the poaching liquid. Remove peas and onions with a slotted spoon. Discard sprigs of herbs. While poaching, preheat oven to 350.
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Step 3Mix fish, peas, onions and some of the poaching liquid( 1-2 tbs.to make potatoes spreadable) with the mashed potatoes and spread in a glass pie plate or other oven-safe dish that is lightly greased. Drag a knife over the top of the potato mixture and dot with butter if you like. Bake @ 350 for about 20-25 mins until heated through and top is a little browned.
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Category:
Fish
Category:
Savory Pies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Fish
Method:
Bake
Culture:
English
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