Junior Outlook

Junior Outlook is compiled by
Katherine Pickthorn

Good Friday Fish Pie

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) cod or haddock fillets
1pint (600ml) milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1½ oz (40g) butter
1½ oz (40g) plain flour
3 tsp chopped fresh parsley
2 lb (900g) potatoes
A little cream or milk
1-2 oz (25-50g) butter
4 oz (100g) grated cheese

How to make it:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F, Gas Mark 5, 190°C.
• Put the fish in an ovenproof dish and pour over the milk
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Bake for 15 minutes before flaking the fish
• Strain the milk from the fish and reserve some for the sauce
• Put the flaked fish back into bowl
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter, add flour and mix well
• Let the mixture bubble gently for 2 minutes, stirring continuously
• Remove from heat; add milk stock, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste
• Bring back to the boil, stirring continually until sauce thickens
• Pour sauce over the fish
• Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 20 minutes
• Drain potatoes and mash with a little milk or cream, butter and pepper
• Cover the fish with mashed potato and smooth over with a fork
• Sprinkle cheese over the top
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until top is golden
• Serve with fresh garden peas

Delicious!