Craving something warm, comforting, and packed with flavor?
This easy fish pie recipe, homemade with cheesy mash, is the kind of cozy dinner that hits the spot every time.
It’s creamy, cheesy, and filled with tender chunks of fish, all tucked under a golden mash topping that’s got just the right amount of cheddar.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal, this fish pie feels fancy without the fuss.
Let’s get into how to make it simple and delicious!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs (1 kg) floury potatoes – such as maris piper, peeled and chopped into large chunks
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp double heavy cream)
large pinch of salt and pepper
2 1/2 cups (600ml) full fat milk
2 boneless salmon fillets
1-2 boneless cod or haddock fillet
15 king prawns shrimp these can be cooked or raw (make sure they’re de-veined)
2 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour OR 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for gluten free
1 1/2 cups (150g) packed grated mature cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pan of cold water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash the potatoes (a potato ricer gives the smoothest result).
- Stir in the butter, cream, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, add milk and gently place in the salmon and cod fillets.
- Bring to a boil and poach for 3 minutes.
- If using raw prawns, add them in the final minute.
- Remove fish and prawns from the pan. Flake the fish and discard the skin.
- Save the poaching milk — this will be used in the cheese sauce.
- Place the flaked fish and prawns into a baking dish.
- If using cooked prawns, add them now.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly add the reserved milk, stirring constantly (avoid whisking to prevent frothiness).
- Once thickened, stir in the grated cheddar cheese and remove from heat.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the fish mixture in the baking dish.
- Spoon mashed potatoes on top and use a fork to rough up the surface.
- Sprinkle with extra cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve hot with steamed peas or buttered green beans for a full comfort meal.
