Sweet Pea Fish Pie | Fish Recipes | Jamie Oliver Recipes (2024)

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Sweet pea fish pie

Topped with lovely pea mash

Topped with lovely pea mash

“Fish pie is one of my favourites and seems to be one of yours, too. This clever, delicious, thrifty dish makes use of your freezer staples – and I have to say, it’s one of my best (using smashed sweet peas in the mash is a revelation). Traditionally, fish pies have always been about stretching fish a long way, and by using quality frozen fish fillets you make this even more budget-friendly. ”

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Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 366 18%

  • Fat 12.9g 18%

  • Saturates 5.5g 28%

  • Sugars 8.8g 10%

  • Salt 1.3g 22%

  • Protein 25.2g 50%

  • Carbs 39.9g 15%

  • Fibre 4.2g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 400 g frozen peas
  • 1 lemon
  • 40 g unsalted butter
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 onions
  • olive oil
  • 500 ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 2 x 150 g frozen salmon fillets
  • 2 x 100 g frozen white fish fillets
  • 65 g plain flour
  • 100 g frozen spinach
  • 125 g frozen cooked peeled prawns
  • 1 heaped teaspoon English mustard
  • 40 g Cheddar cheese

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.
  2. Peel the potatoes and cut into large even-sized chunks, then cook them in a large pan of boiling salted water for 15 minutes, or until soft, adding the peas for the last 2 minutes. Drain and mash well with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, the zest from the lemon and the butter. Set aside.
  3. Peel and chop the carrots and onions, then fry them in a large ovenproof pan (roughly 30cm in diameter) with 1 tablespoon of oil over a medium heat for 15 minutes, or until softened but not coloured, stirring occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the milk in a pan on a medium heat. Once simmering, add all the frozen fish fillets and cook for around 10 minutes, or until cooked through, then use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate, taking the pan off the heat.
  5. Stir the flour into the carrots and onions, then gradually add the warm milk, a ladleful at a time, stirring continuously until you have a smooth sauce. Stir in the spinach until thawed and incorporated, then season to perfection.
  6. Flake in the cooked fish fillets (carefully remove and discard any skin or bones), add the prawns and mustard, along with the juice of half the lemon, grate in the Cheddar, and stir gently to combine.
  7. Top with the pea-spiked mash and smooth out, scuffing it up slightly with a fork to give it texture that will crisp up. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until beautifully golden. Serve with a good old helping of baked beans (if you like). Delicious!

Tips

BUDGET-FRIENDLY MEAL PLAN TIPS:
This big-batch fish pie serves 8, so you can eat half straight away and cool and freeze the remaining half to enjoy in week 4.

EASY SWAPS:
I’ve used a mixture of frozen salmon, white fish and prawns in this recipe, but you can use whatever you’ve got in the freezer – just aim for the same total weight, about 600g. Replacing prawns with extra white fish will make this more budget-friendly.

Don’t worry if you don’t have any frozen spinach – leave it out this time and pick some up next time you’re shopping. It’s great in so many dishes.

HOW TO FREEZE & DEFROST YOUR BATCH RECIPES:
Just remember – if you’re batch cooking, let food cool thoroughly before freezing – break it down into portions so it cools quicker, and get it into the freezer within 2 hours. And make sure everything is well wrapped, and labelled for future reference so you’re not playing freezer roulette! Simply thaw in the fridge before use, and use within 48 hours. If you’ve frozen cooked food, don’t freeze it again after reheating it.

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FAQs

How do you keep fish pie from getting watery? ›

In this case the fish will overcook and extra water will be squeezed out, leaving a watery section in the pie. It may help to reduce the oven to 180C/160Fan/350F, as ovens vary, and heat the pie a little more gently. Make sure that the pie is piping hot in the centre before removing it from the oven.

Can you buy a sauce for fish pie? ›

Schwartz Fish Pie Wet Sauce For Fish 300G - Tesco Groceries.

What is fish pie sauce made of? ›

Make the sauce. Melt 50g butter in a pan, stir in 50g plain flour and cook for 1 min over moderate heat. Take off the heat, pour in a little of the cold poaching milk, then stir until blended. Continue to add the milk gradually, mixing well until you have a smooth sauce.

Can you freeze homemade fish pie? ›

To freeze. Cool the assembled pie completely without baking. Cover with a lid or a double layer of foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.

What causes pie to have a soggy bottom? ›

A soggy bottom crust happens when the wet filling of your pie soaks into the raw pie dough beneath before it's had a chance to set, causing it to become sodden and gummy. This is particularly problematic with both fruit pie and custard fillings because they have high moisture content.

Why is my fish pie runny? ›

Serve this with some simple greens, like peas, green beans or broccoli. Why does fish pie sometimes go watery? This can often happen when your mashed potatoes are too soft to start with. They need to be left a little thicker than normal.

What can I use if I dont have fish sauce? ›

8 Tasty Fish Sauce Substitutes
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  • Mushroom and soy sauce broth.
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Does Aldi do a fish pie mix? ›

The Fishmonger Fish Pie Mix 400g | ALDI.

What three ingredients should fish sauce contain? ›

Traditionally, oily fish such as anchovies are placed in a barrel with salt and slowly pressed to extract the liquid. Anchovies are often used, although some fish sauces are also made from shrimp, krill, or mackerel. The basic ingredients of a good fish sauce are fish, water, and salt.

What do you eat with fish pie? ›

The suggestion to eat this fish pie with baked beans in tomato sauce is an absolute must. Trust me when I say it's delicious. I also like to serve it with steamed green beans that I have tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, and some chopped red onion.

What is the difference between fish pie and fisherman's pie? ›

In place of a pastry casing enclosing the pie, a topping of mashed potatoes (sometimes with cheese or vegetables such as onions and leeks added) is used to cover the fish during baking. The dish is sometimes referred to as "fisherman's pie" because the mashed potato topping is similar to that used for shepherd's pie.

Why put eggs in fish pie? ›

Each ingredient plays a role in making the most unctuous dish. Adding prawns alongside the poached fish provides a sweet, seafood surprise, a good grating of nutmeg in the sauce punches extra flavour and enriching the mashed potato with egg yolk is a great tip for both taste and finish.

Why can't you freeze a fish pie? ›

Nigella's Nursery Fish Pie (from FEAST) is a potato-topped pie that contains smoked and fresh haddock, boiled eggs and peas. Unfortunately boiled eggs do not freeze well and the whites tend to become rubbery and unpalatable once thawed, so we do not recommend freezing the pie with eggs in.

Is it OK to reheat a cooked fish pie? ›

The fish will be dryer when reheated but it should still taste good. It's important the cooked fish pie is cooled as quickly as possible then covered and refrigerated overnight. Then when you reheat it must be until it is piping hot throughout.

How do you keep fish moist when baking? ›

Use a baking sheet or parchment paper: This will prevent the fish from sticking to the pan and make for easy cleanup. Add moisture to the pan: This will help to keep the fish moist. You can add a little water, wine, or broth to the pan, or you can wrap the fish in parchment paper or aluminum foil.

How do you fix runny pie filling after baking? ›

The best way to thicken runny apple pie filling before baking it is to add some cornstarch, tapioca starch, or flour to your mix. To fix a runny pie that's already been baked, simply let it cool to see if it will congeal naturally. If not, you can stick it back in the oven for a bit longer.

How do I make sure the bottom of my pie is not soggy? ›

Blind-bake your base before adding a filling to help to firm the base and avoid liquid being absorbed into it. Prick the base with a fork to help steam escape, cover with foil or parchment, and weigh it down with ceramic baking beans, uncooked rice or white sugar.

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