Fish Pie

Ingredients

• 600g mixed fish fillets (such as salmon, cod, and haddock), skinned and chopped into chunks
• 300ml whole milk
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 50g butter
• 50g plain flour
• 200ml double cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 750g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 50g grated cheddar cheese
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

How to prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
2. Place the fish fillets in a large saucepan with the milk, onion, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
3. In another saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in the cream until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Remove the fish from the milk using a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking dish. Discard the bay leaves.
6. Pour the creamy sauce over the fish.
7. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with a little butter until smooth.
8. Spread the mashed potatoes over the fish mixture. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
9. Brush the beaten egg over the mashed potatoes.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.