French Fish Pie
A creamy and comforting French fish pie made with tender seafood, fresh herbs, and a rich sauce, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes or golden pastry.
Ingredients
- 500 g white fish cod, haddock, or pollock, cut into chunks
- 200 g shrimp or prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion or 2 shallots finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk 240ml
- ½ cup heavy cream 120ml
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the topping:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes smooth and creamy or sheet puff pastry
Optional:
- ½ cup spinach or leeks
- ¼ cup grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare seafood
- Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces and set aside with the shrimp.
Cook aromatics
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
Make the sauce
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, stirring until smooth and thickened.
Add flavor
- Mix in parsley, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Combine seafood
- Gently stir in fish and shrimp. Cook for 2–3 minutes (do not fully cook).
Assemble the pie
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes or cover with puff pastry.
Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Cool and serve
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the seafood before baking—it will finish cooking in the oven.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cheese on top before baking.
- If using puff pastry, cut small slits to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 450mg
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