Mary Berry's three fish pie recipe has earned rave reviews for its ease and family-friendly appeal. The dish, featuring white wine and leeks, can be made ahead of time and serves six people.
From Mary Berry Cooks, the recipe offers a sophisticated twist with white wine and leeks, but can be made child-friendly by substituting the wine with milk. The pie includes prawns, mussels, spinach, and peas for added flavour.
To prepare, boil and mash potatoes with butter and milk. For the filling, melt butter, add leeks, and simmer until soft. Whisk flour with wine or milk, then add to leeks with milk, stirring until thickened. Season, add parsley and fish, and cook for two minutes.
Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish, scatter over eggs, and cool until firm. Top with mashed potatoes, mark with a fork, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
The pie can be chilled for up to 12 hours before baking, or frozen without eggs as they become tough when frozen.
