Nigella Lawson's Fish Pie

8 servings

90 minutes

Nigella Lawson's fish pie is an exquisite dish of European cuisine, infused with the warmth of home. Its history is rooted in English traditions, where fish pies symbolized comfort and family dinners. Tender pieces of fish cooked in fragrant milk with bay leaves and spices combine with a velvety sauce made from flour, butter, and cheddar cheese. The base is a light mashed potato enriched with creamy butter. A harmonious balance of flavors: creamy tenderness, a hint of smokiness from the smoked haddock, and a fresh note of green peas. This dish is perfect for both everyday lunches and festive dinners, offering delight in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 616.6
• Proteins: 51.7g
• Fats: 24.9g
• Carbohydrates: 47.5g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1.5 kg
• Butter: 150 g
• Fish: 750 g
• Smoked Haddock: 1 kg
• Skim milk: 500 ml
• Bay leaf: 3 pc
• Ground white pepper: 2 tsp
• Frozen green peas: 125 g
• Wheat flour: 75 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Cheddar cheese: 125 g

Cooking steps

1. Before starting to cook, grate the cheese and boil the eggs hard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheddar cheese: 125 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

2. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water and mash with 75 grams of butter. You can add spices to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1.5 kg
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Ground white pepper: 2 teaspoons

3. Pour the milk into a pot, add fish, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the fish. Place the fish on a plate and pour the milk into a separate container without the bay leaf and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Skim milk: 500 ml
   • Fish: 750 g
   • Bay leaf: 3 pieces
   • Ground white pepper: 2 teaspoons

4. While the fish is being prepared, pour boiling water over the frozen peas. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen green peas: 125 g

5. Melt the remaining 75 grams of butter in a saucepan and mix with flour to make a roux for the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Wheat flour: 75 g

6. Gradually pour the remaining fish milk into the mixture of oil and flour. Place on medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with most of the grated cheese (leave some to sprinkle on top of the pie) and peas.

   Required ingredients:

   • Skim milk: 500 ml
   • Cheddar cheese: 125 g
   • Frozen green peas: 125 g

7. Place the fish in a 3-liter baking dish, pour most of the sauce on top (use a spatula to spread it evenly). Cut the eggs into pieces and place them on top of the fish. Then add the mashed potatoes and smooth it out. Sprinkle with grated cheese and put it in the oven preheated to 190 degrees. Bake for 20-40 minutes (depending on the oven).

   Required ingredients:

   • Fish: 750 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Potato: 1.5 kg
   • Cheddar cheese: 125 g