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Fisherman’s Pie

Fisherman’s Pie, the Anglo Indian Way

Fishermans Pie, the Anglo Indian Way. A medley of Bhetki and prawns. In a sinful Bechamel sauce. Topped with potatoes mashed with loads of butter. Finished with English cheddar !
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Anglo Indian

Ingredients
  

For the béchamel sauce

  • 4 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder coarsely ground
  • a pinch of salt

For the pie filling

  • 150 g bhetki or seabass fillets cut into bite size pieces
  • 4-5 medium sized prawns de-shelled, de-veined and head removed
  • 70 g button mushroom
  • 10-12 shallots
  • 1 medium carrots cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper powder freshly ground
  • salt to taste

For the pie crust

  • 2 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder freshly ground
  • 70 g cheddar grated
  • a pinch of salt
  • butter for greasing the pie dish

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven at 175C.

For the Bechamel sauce

  • Heat a pan over a low flame, add the butter and flour, stir continuously until the butter has melted. Cook for 1 -2 minutes.
  • Now whisk in the milk gently using a balloon whisker or a wooden spatula.
  • Bring to a simmer, sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, stir continuously to ensure that there are no lumps and the sauce is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Keep aside.

For the pie filling

  • Grease a pie dish with butter. Place the fish and prawns in the pie dish, add the mushroom, carrots and shallots. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Pour the prepared béchamel sauce over the fish, prawns and vegetables, mix well to coat. Adjust the seasonings.

For the potato crust

  • Take the potatoes in a bowl, add the butter, milk, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mash till nice and smooth.
  • Spread the mashed potato uniformly on top of the pie filling, smoothen with the help of a fork. Sprinkle the grated cheddar on top of the mashed potato.
  • Place the pie dish in the pre-heated oven and bake for 20-25 mins or until golden and bubbling at the edges. Serve hot.