Golden Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash Topping

Ingredients

• 300 g skinless salmon fillets, cubed
• 300 g smoked haddock, cubed
• 150 g raw king prawns
• 400 ml whole milk
• 100 g mature Cheddar, grated
• 900 g floury potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 60 g butter
• 40 g plain flour
• 100 g frozen peas
• 15 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C. Boil the potatoes until tender, drain well and mash with half the butter and a splash of milk. Season generously.

2. 2

   Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk to make a smooth sauce, then simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.

3. 3

   Stir the parsley, frozen peas, salmon, haddock and prawns into the sauce. Season well and pour into a large baking dish.

4. 4

   Spoon the mash over the filling and spread evenly. Scatter over the grated Cheddar.

5. 5

   Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.