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Mary Berry Luxury Fish Pie Recipe

Mary Berry Luxury Fish Pie
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The Mary Berry Luxury Fish Pie is a classic British baked dish made from flaky white fish, smoked fish, and seafood cooked in a creamy béchamel-style sauce, often enriched with cheese or cream. It’s topped with a thick layer of mashed potatoes, which turn golden and crisp in the oven. Mary Berry’s version balances traditional comfort with refined flavor, adding a rich, luxurious touch with ingredients like prawns, mustard, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • White fish fillets (e.g., cod or haddock) – 300g, skinned and boned

  • Smoked haddock – 300g, skinned and boned

  • Raw king prawns – 200g, peeled and deveined

  • Milk – 600ml

  • Bay leaves – 2

  • Butter – 50g

  • Plain flour – 50g

  • Double cream – 100ml

  • Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon

  • Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons, chopped

  • Salt and black pepper – to taste

For the Potato Topping:

  • Floury potatoes (e.g., Maris Piper) – 1kg, peeled and cut into chunks

  • Butter – 75g

  • Warm milk – 100ml

  • Salt and pepper – to taste

  • Grated mature cheddar – 50g (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Fish

  • Cut fish into bite-sized chunks.

  • Place fish and bay leaves in a saucepan with 600ml milk.

  • Simmer gently for 6–8 minutes until the fish is just cooked through.

  • Remove fish with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve the milk for the sauce.

Step 2: Make the White Sauce

  • In a clean pan, melt butter and stir in flour to form a roux.

  • Cook for 1 minute, then gradually add reserved milk, whisking to avoid lumps.

  • Simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened.

  • Stir in cream, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper.

  • Fold in cooked fish and raw prawns. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3: Boil and Mash Potatoes

  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender.

  • Drain and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth and creamy. Season to taste.

Step 4: Assemble the Pie

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F.

  • Spoon fish mixture into a large ovenproof dish.

  • Top evenly with mashed potato, starting from the edges and working inward to seal.

  • Fluff the top with a fork and sprinkle with grated cheese, if using.

Step 5: Bake and Serve

 

  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and bubbling.

  • Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/mary-berry-luxury-fish-pie-recipe/