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Three Fish Pie

Name: Three Fish Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1kg Potatoes; Knob Butter; Dash Milk; 50g Gruyere; 75g Butter; 2 sliced Leek; 75g Plain Flour; 150ml White Wine; 568ml Milk; 2 tbs chopped Parsley; 250g Salmon; 250g Haddock; 250g Smoked Haddock; 6 Eggs

Three Fish Pie is a classic British dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Potatoes, Butter, Milk, Gruyere, Butter, Leek, Plain Flour, White Wine, Milk, Parsley, Salmon, Haddock, Smoked Haddock and Eggs, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional British cooking, the dish focuses on satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies.

In authentic British tradition, Three Fish Pie is best presented with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed greens.

If you enjoy authentic British cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Baked Salmon With Fennel & Tomatoes.

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Ingredients

Potatoes1kg
ButterKnob
MilkDash
Gruyere50g
Butter75g
Leek2 sliced
Plain Flour75g
White Wine150ml
Milk568ml
Parsley2 tbs chopped
Salmon250g
Haddock250g
Smoked Haddock250g
Eggs6

Step-by-Step Instructions

19 steps

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Step 1🔥 Preheat

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6 (180C fan).

Step 2

Put the potatoes into a saucepan of cold salted water.

Step 3♨️ Boil

Bring up to the boil and simmer until completely tender.

Step 4

Drain well and then mash with the butter and milk.

Step 5

Add pepper and taste to check the seasoning.

Step 6

Add salt and more pepper if necessary.

Step 7🥄 Mix

For the fish filling, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the leeks and stir over the heat.

Step 8🍲 Simmer⏱️ 10 minutes

Cover with a lid and simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until soft.

Step 9

Measure the flour into a small bowl.

Step 10🥄 Mix

Add the wine and whisk together until smooth.

Step 11♨️ Boil

Add the milk to the leeks, bring to the boil and then add the wine mixture.

Step 12🥄 Mix

Stir briskly until thickened.

Step 13

Season and add the parsley and fish.

Step 14🥄 Mix

Stir over the heat for two minutes, then spoon into an ovenproof casserole.

Step 15

Scatter over the eggs.

Step 16

Allow to cool until firm.

Step 17

Spoon the mashed potatoes over the fish mixture and mark with a fork.

Step 18✨ Serve

Sprinkle with cheese.

Step 19🥧 Bake⏱️ 30-40 minutes

Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until lightly golden-brown on top and bubbling around the edges.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Three Fish Pie reflects the timeless heritage of traditional British home cooking, satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown potatoes in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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