British Fish Pie Recipe Bbc - Deliciously Creamy and Comforting

Fish Pie is one of the quintessential British comfort foods. A classic combination of fish and creamy sauce, topped with a golden, fluffy mashed potato crust, it's a real crowd pleaser. The BBC's recipe for British Fish Pie is a great way to enjoy this classic dish. The recipe requires a bit of preparation, but the end result is worth the effort.

Ingredients

For the filling, you will need: 350g smoked haddock, 350g cod fillet, 2 bay leaves, 2 onions, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 2 tablespoons of plain flour, 100ml white wine, 500ml fish stock, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons of English mustard, salt and pepper.

For the topping, you will need: 800g mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons of grated cheese and a pinch of nutmeg.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

2. Place the haddock and cod in a large saucepan, add the bay leaves, cover with water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 8 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool.

3. Peel and finely chop the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and add them to the saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine, fish stock, parsley and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, make the mashed potato topping. Boil the potatoes until tender, drain, add the butter, cheese and nutmeg and mash together.

5. Flake the cooled fish into the saucepan and stir through. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish. Top with the mashed potato, spreading it evenly over the top.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Serve with steamed green vegetables.

Nutrition

One serving of British Fish Pie contains approximately 400 calories, with 15g of fat, 35g of protein, and 60g of carbohydrates. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.

This delicious dish is sure to please the whole family. The creamy fish filling is perfectly balanced by the fluffy mashed potato topping, and the flavours of the bay leaves, onions, garlic and mustard really come through. British Fish Pie is a great way to enjoy the best of British cuisine.