This delicious fish pie, inspired by Gordon Ramsay, is a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Quick and simple to make, it combines tender fish, prawns, and a rich leek sauce, all topped with buttery mashed potatoes and melted cheese. Feel free to adjust the ingredients with what you have at home for a flexible, satisfying meal!
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 3-4 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 250ml double cream
- 250ml whole milk
- 400g firm white fish fillets
- 400g smoked haddock fillets
- 30g butter
- 2 leeks, trimmed, well-washed and thinly sliced
- 30g plain flour
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 300g peeled raw prawns
- 750g Desirée potatoes, peeled
- 75g butter, cubed
- 50ml hot milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 75 – 100g medium Cheddar, grated
How To Make Fish Pie Recipe?
- Poach the Fish: Stud the onion with cloves and place it in a wide pan with the bay leaf, cream, and milk. Bring to a simmer. Add the white and smoked fish fillets and poach for 3-4 minutes. Remove the fish, set aside, and reserve the cooking liquid after passing it through a fine sieve.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add leeks, and sweat for 4-6 minutes until soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add the reserved fish cooking liquor, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
- Make the Mash Topping: Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, then mash or push through a ricer. Stir in butter, hot milk, egg yolks, and season.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas mark 4) or 400°F (350°F fan). Flake the fish and add to the leek sauce with prawns. Transfer to an ovenproof dish. Spoon the mash on top, spreading evenly, and mark with a fork. Scatter with grated cheese.
- Bake the Pie: Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let it stand for a few minutes before serving with peas or green beans.
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Fish: Fresh fish will make your pie taste better than frozen.
- Don’t Overcook the Fish: Poach the fish for just 3-4 minutes to keep it tender.
- Strain the Fish Liquor: After cooking the fish, strain the liquid to keep your sauce smooth.
- Mash the Potatoes Well: Make sure the potatoes are smooth and creamy by mashing well.
- Add Lots of Cheese: A generous amount of cheese on top gives your pie a nice, crispy finish.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the fish pie cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container. It lasts 2-3 days in the fridge.
- Freeze: Cool the pie fully before wrapping it tightly and freezing. It stays fresh for 3 months.
- Reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and heat for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 394kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 59mg
- Sodium: 729mg
- Potassium: 539mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 18g
Gordon Ramsay Fish Pie Recipe
Description
This delicious fish pie, inspired by Gordon Ramsay, is a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Quick and simple to make, it combines tender fish, prawns, and a rich leek sauce, all topped with buttery mashed potatoes and melted cheese. Feel free to adjust the ingredients with what you have at home for a flexible, satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Poach the Fish: Stud the onion with cloves and place it in a wide pan with the bay leaf, cream, and milk. Bring to a simmer. Add the white and smoked fish fillets and poach for 3-4 minutes. Remove the fish, set aside, and reserve the cooking liquid after passing it through a fine sieve.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add leeks, and sweat for 4-6 minutes until soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add the reserved fish cooking liquor, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
- Make the Mash Topping: Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, then mash or push through a ricer. Stir in butter, hot milk, egg yolks, and season.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas mark 4) or 400°F (350°F fan). Flake the fish and add to the leek sauce with prawns. Transfer to an ovenproof dish. Spoon the mash on top, spreading evenly, and mark with a fork. Scatter with grated cheese.
- Bake the Pie: Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let it stand for a few minutes before serving with peas or green beans.
Notes
- Use Fresh Fish: Fresh fish will make your pie taste better than frozen.
- Don’t Overcook the Fish: Poach the fish for just 3-4 minutes to keep it tender.
- Strain the Fish Liquor: After cooking the fish, strain the liquid to keep your sauce smooth.
- Mash the Potatoes Well: Make sure the potatoes are smooth and creamy by mashing well.
- Add Lots of Cheese: A generous amount of cheese on top gives your pie a nice, crispy finish.