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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 Method

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

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat the oven at 175C.
For the Bechamel sauce
  1. Heat a pan over a low flame, add the butter and flour, stir continuously until the butter has melted. Cook for 1 -2 minutes.
  2. Now whisk in the milk gently using a balloon whisker or a wooden spatula.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Keep aside.
For the pie filling
  1. 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.
  2. Pour the prepared béchamel sauce over the fish, prawns and vegetables, mix well to coat. Adjust the seasonings.
For the potato crust
  1. Take the potatoes in a bowl, add the butter, milk, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mash till nice and smooth.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.