Fisherman's Pie, Smoked Fish Recipes

Fisherman's Pie, Smoked Fish Recipes

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Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Fisherman's Pie

Fisherman's Pie has many variations around the country but this local interpretation uses a blend of white and smoked fish.

Ingredients: Serves 4
400g potatoes (King Edwards are good for this)
500g mixed fish (smoked haddock, coley and cod for example) 
1 leek
200g fresh chopped celery
200g fresh spinach 
50g butter 
225ml milk
75g grated cheddar cheese
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper 
25g plain flour
150ml sour cream

Cooking Instructions:

1. Peel the potatoes, cut into chunks, cook in boiling water until soft. Drain and mash with half the butter and milk then leave to one side.

2. While the potatoes are cooking wash the fish and cut into cubes, chop and rinse the spinach and celery, then do the same with the leek.

3. Put the fish into a bowl and drizzle the lemon juice over then season with pepper and salt.

4. Preheat the oven 200�c.

5. Melt the rest of the butter in a saucepan add the flour. Cook for 1 minute stir in the rest of the milk, the sour cream and the chopped leek, simmer for about 6-7minutes until it thickens, add the fish and cook for a further few minutes.

6. Pour the fish and sauce mixture into a ovenproof dish, cover with the spinach and celery.

7. Spread the potato evenly over the top and then layer the cheese on top.