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Fish Pie with Leek, a Creamy and Delicious Comfort Food

A super delicious and creamy fish pot pie recipe made with two kinds of fish. Great comfort food.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British , Scottish

Ingredients

Fish:
  • 1 lb smoked haddock you can substitute shrimp, scallops, or even more fresh/frozen fish
  • 8 oz orange roughy or haddock or cod (2 filets)
  • 20 oz milk
Sauce:
  • 2 Tbsp butter good quality, divided
  • 1 large leek cleaned and chopped into small pieces
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • ⅛ tsp white pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp salt
Mashed Potatoes:
  • 4 large potatoes washed, peeled, cut into chunks
  • 1 oz butter
  • 2 oz milk
  • ¼ tsp maldon salt to taste
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

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  1. Cook the fish.
  2. Place the smoked haddock (skin side down) along with the other fish in a pan, and pour enough of the 20 oz (590 ml) of milk just to cover them. Remove the fish, bring the milk to a boil, then put the fish back in, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat for 4 minutes.
  3. Remove the fish from the milk and allow to cool, then remove the skin from the smoked haddock. Strain the milk into the jug with the milk from the original amount, and set aside. 
  4. Put the potatoes in a separate pot and cover with water with ¾ tsp Kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 13 minutes or until they are ready, then drain thoroughly. While the potatoes are cooking...
  5. In another pot over medium high heat, add one tablespoon of butter and leeks, and sauté for a few minutes until the leeks are a bit transparent, but not brown. Remove the leeks and set aside.
  6. Put the other tablespoon of butter into the pan, then add the flour. Cook for a few minutes without browning or the flour will taste raw. Begin adding a little of the measured milk into the pan a little at a time. Mix it well each time before adding more.
  7. Continue adding the milk until it's finished. 
  8. When the sauce is ready, add about ½ tsp salt and some white pepper, then add the leeks.
  9. Flake the cooled fish into pieces.
  10. Next, add the fish to the sauce with the leeks and still well, but try not to break the pieces of fish any more. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
  11. Spoon into ramekins and allow to cool while mashing the potatoes which should be ready.
  12. Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃.)
  13. Mash the potatoes while still hot, adding salt, butter, and milk. If not soft and creamy, add more butter or milk, and salt if needed. Add a beaten egg after the potatoes have cooled a little and mix well.
  14. Either pipe the potatoes onto the fish pot pie in the ramekins or baking dish. I used a 1M tip, or, spoon the mashed potatoes on evenly and spread with a fork. I do prefer piping, but the flavor is the same.
  15. Use the fork to decorate the top. Place on a baking tray for easier handling.
  16. Bake the fish pot pie in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the potato topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
  17. Serve and enjoy while hot! Be sure to warn diners that the ramekins are very hot, too.
  18. Children love these, too, so don't hesitate to make smaller ramekins for them.

Notes

  • If you cannot find smoked haddock, you can use 1.5 lbs total of orange roughy, haddock or cod. 
  • If you cannot find smoked haddock, you can use 1.5 lbs total of orange roughy, haddock or cod. 
  • Omit the egg in the mashed potatoes if you want an egg-free meal.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 1024mg (43%) Potassium 1613mg (46%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 787IU (16%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 214mg (21%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 1024mg 43%
Potassium 1613mg 34%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 787IU 16%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 214mg 21%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.