{"id":536,"date":"2024-12-05T17:10:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T18:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/?p=536"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:51:41","slug":"classic-fish-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/05\/classic-fish-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Fish Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Here I&#8217;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"more-26949\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I feel like this recipe has been a long time coming and I really have no reason as to why I haven&#8217;t uploaded it yet! So, without further ado, it&#8217;s fish pie time. Follow me&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26951 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"classic fish pie\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"classic fish pie served in heart shaped baking dish with green beans in background\" width=\"744\" height=\"817\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/classic-fish-pie-744x817-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/classic-fish-pie-744x817-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/classic-fish-pie-420x461.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/classic-fish-pie-768x844.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/classic-fish-pie-1080x1186.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/classic-fish-pie-400x439.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/classic-fish-pie.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Creamy Fish Pie Filling<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The filling is really easy to make. I know a lot of fish pie recipes put all sorts in &#8211; eggs, gherkins, fennel &#8211; I&#8217;ve even seen mushrooms! I like to keep it fairly simple and let the fish shine in a creamy sauce. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leek<\/strong> &#8211; this adds a gorgeous flavour and makes a nice savoury anchor to the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter &amp; flour<\/strong> &#8211; create a roux to thicken the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk &amp; cream<\/strong> &#8211; create the creamy sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Herbs<\/strong> &#8211; parsley and chives bring the sauce to life without overpowering the fish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasoning<\/strong> &#8211; I use a vegetable Oxo\/Bouillon cube to add more savoury depth of flavour, alongside salt, white pepper and nutmeg.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fish<\/strong> &#8211; diced into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>What fish goes into a fish pie?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The world is really your oyster here (excuse the pun). I opt for salmon, cod, smoked haddock and prawns.<\/p>\n<h3><em>Do you have to pre-cook the fish?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Some recipes poach the fish beforehand, but I find adding the raw fish to the sauce produces the most tender results at the end.<\/p>\n<h3>Sauce consistency<\/h3>\n<p>The sauce needs to be pretty thick so the mash doesn&#8217;t sink. The sauce won&#8217;t thicken and reduce more when it&#8217;s under the mash in the oven.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Process shots: fry leek in butter (photo 1), stir in flour (photo 2), stir in milk and cream (photo 3), stir in herbs and seasoning (photo 4), simmer (photo 5), stir in fish (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26955 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to make fish pie filling\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make fish pie filling\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-filling-744x930-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-filling-744x930-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-filling-420x525.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-filling-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-filling-1080x1350.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-filling-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-filling.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mashed Potato Fish Pie<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This ain&#8217;t no pastry pie, we&#8217;re going full mash for full comfort! <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need for the mash:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Potatoes<\/strong> &#8211; any sort of floury\/baking potatoes like a Russet or Maris Piper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong> &#8211; what&#8217;s mashed potato without butter?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream<\/strong> &#8211; not too much otherwise you&#8217;ll be left with sloppy mash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheese<\/strong> &#8211; some cheddar cheese really brings this pie to life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mustard<\/strong> &#8211; I love adding a dollop of English mustard for a punch of flavour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong> &#8211; make sure the mash is well seasoned!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Steam drying the potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>After you\u2019ve boiled the potatoes, allow them to steam dry for a little while to remove some unwanted moisture. You want the mash fairly firm otherwise it\u2019ll sink into the filling when baked.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Process shots: add butter, cream, cheese, mustard and salt to boiled potatoes (photo 7), mash (photo 8), add filling to baking dish (photo 9), add mash then bake (photo 10).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26956 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to make fish pie\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"4 step by step photos showing how to make fish pie\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-744x930-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-744x930-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-420x525.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-1080x1350.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/how-to-make-fish-pie.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Fish Pie FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><em>How do I prevent the mash from sinking into the filling?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>As I mentioned, letting the potatoes steam dry for 5 or so minutes is important to allow unwanted water to escape, which would otherwise weigh the mash down and sink it into the filling. It&#8217;s also important that the sauce is nice and thick.<\/p>\n<h3><em>How do I make sure the filling isn&#8217;t watery?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>If it&#8217;s watery in the sense that the sauce is just thin, then again just make sure it&#8217;s nice and thick beforehand. If it&#8217;s actual water floating in the filling then this can be down to the fish itself. I recommend thoroughly patting it dry beforehand then just give it a simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to help bind any excess water into the sauce.<\/p>\n<h3><em>How do I make sure the fish is perfectly cooked?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s unlikely it&#8217;ll be undercooked, but if you find it&#8217;s still not cooked through after baking you can loosely add foil on top of the pie and continue baking. The key to the fish not being overcooked is making sure you don&#8217;t completely cook it in the pan before it bakes. Fish cooks quickly so I don&#8217;t poach\/pre-cook it before I add it to the sauce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26952 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"creamy fish pie\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of creamy fish pie with portion taken out showing filling\" width=\"744\" height=\"947\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creamy-fish-pie-744x947-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creamy-fish-pie-744x947-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creamy-fish-pie-420x534.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creamy-fish-pie-768x977.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creamy-fish-pie-1080x1374.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creamy-fish-pie-400x509.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/creamy-fish-pie.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Serving Fish Pie<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just let the pie sit for 5 or so minutes before tucking in, just so it can retain its shape. I love finishing with extra fresh chives too.<\/p>\n<p>I served with some green beans, but you can add any kind of veg you fancy (peas are a traditional option). It&#8217;s pretty hearty though so don&#8217;t feel like you need a side!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let&#8217;s tuck into the full recipe for this fish pie shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26954 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"fish pie\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"overhead shot of fish pie served on small white plate with green beans\" width=\"744\" height=\"857\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fish-pie-744x857-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fish-pie-744x857-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fish-pie-420x484.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fish-pie-768x884.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fish-pie-1080x1244.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fish-pie-400x461.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fish-pie.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>How to Fish Pie<\/strong><\/span> (Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-26957\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"26957\" data-servings=\"5\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" 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I&#39;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">British<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-26957 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"26957\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">&#8211; 6<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">667<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a34 \/ $5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"26957\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Potato Peeler<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pot, Colander &amp; Potato Masher&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for mash)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pan &amp; Wooden Spoon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Kitchen Roll\/Paper Towels<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Jug&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for stock\/cream)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Suitably Sized Baking Dish and Tray<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Serving Spoon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-26957-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"26957\" data-servings=\"5\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Mash<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1kg \/ 2.2lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Baking Potatoes<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>peeled &amp; diced into chunks<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100g \/ 1 cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Cheddar<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>grated<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60ml \/ 1\/4 cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Double<\/strong>\/<strong>Heavy Cream<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">heaped tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Butter<\/strong><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(~50-60g)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>English Mustard<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>or to taste<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Filling<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3 tbsp \/ 45g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Butter<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Leek<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>white\/light green part finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Plain Flour<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">480ml \/ 2 cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Milk<\/strong><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(I use semi-skimmed)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120ml \/ 1\/2 cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Double<\/strong>\/<strong>Heavy Cream<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp finely diced<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Chives<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>plus more to serve if desired<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp finely diced<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Parsley<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1x<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Vegetable Oxo<\/strong>\/<strong>Bouillon Cube<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>crumbled<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>or to taste<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>White Pepper<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Ground Nutmeg<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">450g \/ 1lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">boneless skinless<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fish<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>diced into bite-sized pieces (see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">165g \/ 6oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Jumbo King Prawns<\/strong>,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>sliced into 3 pieces<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-26957-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"26957\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Mash<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26957-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the diced potato to a large pot of heavily salted cold water then bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are knife tender (timings will depend on the size of potatoes so just be vigilant). Drain and leave in the colander for 5 or so minutes to allow steam to escape, then mash in the pot with the cheese, cream, mustard, butter and salt.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Filling<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26957-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat then add the diced leek. Sweat it right down until it softens and begins to colour, then lower the heat to medium and stir in the flour. Gradually pour in the milk and cream, whisking as you go to avoid lumps, then stir in the chives, parsley, Oxo, salt, pepper and nutmeg.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26957-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring to a gentle simmer then turn the heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens (typically anywhere between 5-10 minutes, although it might already be quite thick so could take less). Pat the fish dry then stir it all through the sauce for a minute or so. The sauce should be fairly thick but not so thick it won&#39;t stir\/pour.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pie<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26957-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 180C\/350F.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26957-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the filling into into a baking dish and leave for 5 or so mins until a skin forms over the top (helps prevent the mash from sinking). Gently top with the mash a dollop at a time then rough the top with a fork. Try and make sure there&#39;s minimal gaps so the filling doesn&#39;t leak too much.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26957-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the baking dish on a tray then bake in the oven for 35 minutes, or until golden and crisp on top, bubbling around the edges and piping hot through the centre (you can use a thermometer to check). The fish should be opaque and flaky.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-26957-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Rest for 5 or so mins to help the pie retain its shape then tuck in and enjoy with extra chives if desired!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-26957\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Classic Fish Pie\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jg6JuOP2odE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>a) What kind of fish to use?<\/strong> &#8211; I used a fish pie mix which was salmon, cod and smoked haddock. I added an extra salmon fillet alongside the king prawns. You could also use pollock, trout or other types of fish that flake easily into large chunks, just make sure it all comes to around 600g\/1.3lb. I recommend using some sort of smoked fish as it adds loads of flavour to the filling.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>b) How to prevent the mash from sinking<\/strong> &#8211; Letting the spuds steam dry for 5 or so minutes is important to allow unwanted moisture to escape, which would otherwise weigh down the mash and sink it into the filling. It&#8217;s also important that the sauce is nice and thick, as it allows it to rest in the dish and form a skin (aka a &#8216;barrier&#8217;).<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>c) How to make sure the filling isn&#8217;t watery<\/strong> &#8211; Just make sure you pat the fish dry. I recommend stirring the fish through for a minute or so, just help some of the excess moisture blend into the thickened sauce. Just don&#8217;t simmer the fish too long that it cooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>d) How to ensure the fish is perfectly cooked<\/strong> &#8211; It&#8217;s unlikely it&#8217;ll be undercooked, but if you find it&#8217;s still not cooked through after baking you can loosely add foil on top of the pie and continue baking. The key to the fish not being overcooked is making sure you don&#8217;t completely cook it in the pan before it bakes. Fish cooks quickly so I don&#8217;t poach\/pre-cook it before I add it to the sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>e) Serving<\/strong> &#8211; I served with some green beans, but you can add any kind of veg you fancy (peas is a traditional option). It&#8217;s pretty hearty though so don&#8217;t feel like you need a side!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>f) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Whole recipe divided by 5.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">667<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">47.71<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34.29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38.16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23.129<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.849<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10.131<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.937<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">219<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1362<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1364<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8.36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1929<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">44<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">352<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.59<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/classic-fish-pie\/\">Classic Fish Pie<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\">Don&#039;t Go Bacon My Heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here I&#8217;ll show you how to make the British classic that is Fish Pie! I feel like this recipe has been a long time coming and I really have no reason as to why I haven&#8217;t uploaded it yet! So, without further ado, it&#8217;s fish pie time. 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