Irish Fish Pie Recipe

Name: Irish Fish Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-5/8 lb. firm white fish fillets; 1 lg. leek, washed and chopped; 2 slices lemon rind; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 8 peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 6 stalks parsley; 2-1/2 cup milk; 1 oz. butter; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 chopped leek; 1/2 cup chopped spring onion; 2 tbsp. plain flour; Extra milk; cream; 1/2 lb. potatoes, cooked and mashed; Ground pepper; 1 cup grated cheese; 1 tsp. ground sweet paprika (optional)

Servings: persons

1-5/8 lb. firm white fish fillets
1 lg. leek, washed and chopped
2 slices lemon rind
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
8 peppercorns
2 bay leaves
6 stalks parsley
2-1/2 cup milk
1 oz. butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 chopped leek
1/2 cup chopped spring onion
2 tbsp. plain flour
Extra milk
cream
1/2 lb. potatoes, cooked and mashed
Ground pepper
1 cup grated cheese
1 tsp. ground sweet paprika (optional)

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Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
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Place fish fillets in pan with leek, lemon rind, nutmeg, peppercorns, bay leaves and parsley stalks.
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Pour in milk.
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Simmer uncovered, over a low heat for about 15 minutes, or until fish is cooked -- cooking time depends on thickness of fish.
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Carefully remove fish fillets, strain liquid and reserve for sauce.
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Melt butter in a pan, add garlic, leeks and spring onions.
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Cook over a low heat for 7 minutes, or until leeks soften.
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Remove half of the cooked leek and spring onion mixture and reserve.
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To make sauce: Sprinkle flour over remaining mixture in pan.
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Blend until smooth.
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Measure reserved fish poaching milk and make up to 1 1/2 cups with extra milk or cream.
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Add to blended flour in pan.
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Stir until mixture comes to the boil.
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Cook for 1 minute longer.
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Cut fish into chunky pieces.
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Fold gently through the sauce.
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Add reserved leek and spring onion mixture to the mashed potatoes.
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Season both sauce and potato mixture with pepper.
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Pour fish sauce into a shallow greased casserole dish.
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Top with mashed potatos, using a flok to form a pattern.
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Sprinkle with grated cheese and paprika.
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Bake at 200C/400F for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and topping browns.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-5/8 lb. firm white fish fillets, 1 lg. leek, washed and chopped, 2 slices lemon rind, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Irish Fish Pie falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Fish Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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