Mary Berry's Easy Fish Pie Recipe: Perfect for Family Meals and Gatherings
Mary Berry's Easy Fish Pie Recipe for Family Meals

Mary Berry's Easy Fish Pie Recipe: A Family-Friendly Delight

Mary Berry, the renowned TV chef, has shared a simple yet delicious fish pie recipe that is perfect for family meals and gatherings. This dish can be prepared in advance, making it an ideal choice for busy households or entertaining guests.

Versatile and Flavourful Dish

The recipe, featured in Mary Berry Cooks, serves six people and is designed to be both sophisticated and child-friendly. Mary adds white wine and leeks to enhance the flavour, but she suggests substituting the alcohol with milk if serving children. She describes it as "a lovely fish pie is always a great dish to make ahead and serve for a big family gathering or even a casual supper party with friends."

For those who enjoy extra flavours, Mary recommends incorporating prawns, mussels, spinach, and peas into the pie. The dish can be chilled in the fridge for up to 12 hours before cooking, and it can be frozen if the eggs are omitted, as they become tough when frozen.

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Ingredients and Method

Ingredients:

  • Potato topping: 1kg peeled main crop potatoes, cubed; knob of butter; splash of milk; salt and pepper; 50g Gruyère cheese, grated
  • Fish filling: 75g butter; two leeks, sliced; 75g plain flour; 150ml white wine (or cider/milk); one pint milk; two tbsp chopped parsley; 750g mixture of salmon, smoked haddock, and fresh haddock, skinned and cubed; six free-range eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and quartered

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6.
  2. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter, milk, and seasoning.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, add leeks, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until soft.
  4. Whisk flour with wine, cider, or milk until smooth, then add to leeks with milk, bring to boil, and stir until thickened.
  5. Season, add parsley and fish, stir for two minutes, then spoon into a casserole dish with eggs and cool until firm.
  6. Top with mashed potatoes, mark with a fork, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden-brown.

This recipe has received positive reviews for its ease and flavour, making it a go-to option for home cooks seeking a reliable and tasty meal.

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