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Luxurious fish pie - any ideas please

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grrrranny Fri 06-Apr-12 14:23:16

As part of a kind of job I sometimes do, I may have to make a fish pie for about 8 people. I have never made or eaten one other than the frozen ones which don't really taste of anything. I've looked at lots of books but as I don't know what I am aiming for I would really appreciate help. Cost is not an issue - (I don't pay for the ingredients). Would like potato topping and very tasty but not stodgy filling. Has anyone got a foolproof method?

Rosiebee Sat 07-Apr-12 15:12:48

I use a mix of chunks of uncooked smoked haddock and cooked prawns, popped in a dish with peas/broccoli/asparagus - depending on what I have in, [briefly steamed]. Warm up a tub of cheese sauce [from pasta section of most supermarkets ] with a smidgen of English mustard, a pinch of cayenne, some chopped parsley and juice of half a lemon. Stir this through the fish and I add a hard boiled egg for DH.
I find the topping of mash to be a bit heavy so I blitz some decent bread into crumbs with chopped spring onions and grated parmesan and pop this on top. Ciabatta flavoured with dried tomato or olives is good. The pie takes about 20 - 30 minutes @180. I find it's lighter than the traditional fish pie but still yummy. smile

grrrranny Sun 08-Apr-12 12:18:25

Thanks RB I think you are right about not having potato topping as it would be a bit solid. I am going to have a trial run next week sometime - like your idea of using bought cheese sauce!

yogagran Sun 08-Apr-12 13:23:20

That sounds very tasty Rosie - will try it next time, thanks for that

Libradi Mon 09-Apr-12 11:24:47

grrrranny just in case your sauce doesn't taste 'fishy' enough the knorr fish stock cubes are great for adding flavour.