🐟 Comfort Crust Fish Pie
A family-friendly, high-protein favourite that’s creamy, filling, and low in sugar. This easy fish pie blends flaky seafood with a smooth mash topping for the ultimate one-dish dinner win.
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Freezable, High-Protein, Low Sugar
15 mins
1 hr
Easy
4–6
Sugars
7g
Kcal
430
Fibre
5g
Fat
15.63g
Protein
27.1g
Saturates
8g
Salt
1.25g
Carbs
50.13g
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Prep time:
15 mins
Freezable, High-Protein, Low Sugar
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1 hr
Easy
4–6
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7g
Fibre
5g
Protein
27.1g
Salt
1.25g
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Freezable, High-Protein, Low Sugar
15 mins
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Easy
4–6
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Ingredients:
• 1kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and halved
• 400ml milk, plus a splash
• 25g butter, plus a knob
• 25g plain flour
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 pack fish pie mix (cod, salmon, smoked haddock, etc., 320g–400g)
• 1 tsp Dijon or English mustard
• ½ a 25g pack or a small bunch chives, finely snipped
• Handful frozen sweetcorn
• Handful frozen petits pois
• Handful grated cheddar cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6.
2. Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer, then boil and cook until tender (around 15 mins).
3. When cooked, drain and mash well with a splash of milk and knob of butter. Season with pepper and set aside.
4. Put 2 tsp olive oil in a large pan. Add the spring onion and flour, and cook for 1–2 mins, stirring to form a paste.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk, using a balloon whisk for a smooth sauce. Add the stock cube or chives, then stir in the fish, sweetcorn, and peas. Cook for around 8–10 mins until gently bubbling and fish is cooked through.
6. Take off the heat. Transfer to an ovenproof dish. Spoon the mash on top, smooth it out, and sprinkle over cheese.
7. Bake for 20–25 mins until golden and bubbling at the edges. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Use cauliflower mash for a low-carb topping
• Add spinach or kale for an extra veg boost
• Use dairy-free milk and cheese for DF version
• Try canned fish like tuna or mackerel in a pinch
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Freezes well – portion before freezing
• Reheat in oven or microwave until hot throughout
• Great for lunch leftovers the next day
Ideal For:
• Families looking for a healthy comfort dish
• Picky eaters who enjoy creamy textures
• Meal preppers wanting reheatable meals
• Low-sugar diet followers needing protein-packed dinner