Best Mimis Fishermans Pie Recipes

MIMI'S FISHERMAN'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 400 degrees In a large pot of salted water add the potatoes, carrots, Celery. Boil until veggies are soft
• In a wok or large skillet add 1 cup milk , 2 tbs of fish sauce, green onions and lemon juice. Bring to a nice simmer and add the fish ( not the shrimp). Allow it to simmer for about 6--7 minutes, turning the fish at 3 minutes. At the last minute, add the shrimp. Cook for 1 minute more and remove from heat.. Spoon our the fish, shrimp and green onions, lemon juice and place it in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Spread it out evenly. Do not remove the liquid.
• Remove the veggie from the pot with a strainer and return to the pot. Chop up the veggies gently ( you don't want to mash it, just make it choppy, it should have the consistency of something like potatoes salad) Now, add the half stick (sliced) butter to the mix and combine gently. Put the mixture over the fish and spread evenly.
• Take the remaining milk and return it to the stove on medium heat. Add another cup of milk and the other 2 Tbs of fish sauce, and allow it to start to boil. Add cornstarch, a tsp at a time. Stirring well. And reduce the mixture to a nice thick broth. Once thickened, pour it over the veggies and fish.
• Top with paprika and Add the cheddar. The to the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly brown. Have a sheet pan under the dish for accidental spillage.
• Once done allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then serve.

CHEF JOHN'S FISHERMAN'S PIE

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water and to a boil; add russet potatoes to boiling water and cook until very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Mash in 3 tablespoons butter until thoroughly combined. Season with nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Mash 1/2 cup milk into potato mixture until smooth.
• Drizzle olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add spinach, and season with a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach has wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels to wick away excess moisture.
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk mixture to a smooth paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has a nutty smell and is slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add chopped garlic; whisk until fragrant, 10 to 20 seconds.
• Whisk 1 cup cold milk into flour mixture; cook until thickened. Whisk in remaining 1 cup milk and lemon zest. Bring white sauce to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly; season with salt. Turn heat to very low and keep sauce warm.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Season buttered pan with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Lay boneless cod fillets into the pan in a single layer. Season tops of fillets with more salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Spread spinach evenly over fish and drizzle with lemon juice. Spoon white sauce over spinach; give casserole dish several taps and shakes to eliminate bubbles.
• Drop mashed potatoes by heaping spoonfuls over the casserole and spread smoothly to cover. Place dish onto a rimmed baking sheet to catch spills.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes. Turn on oven's broiler and broil until potato crust has a golden brown top, about 2 minutes. Fish should flake easily. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of chives.

FISHERMAN'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Arrange cod in a single layer in a large baking dish; set aside.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes.
• Gradually whisk warm milk into the flour mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk until the sauce is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk in white Cheddar cheese, then mix onion, spinach, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.
• Remove saucepan from heat and stir in garlic. If sauce is too thick, stir in more warm milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Pour sauce over fish in baking dish.
• Layer mashed potatoes on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then sprinkle with yellow Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes more.

FISHERMAN'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Steam fresh spinach for 5 minutes (or thaw frozen spinach completely). Drain spinach thoroughly, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Add nutmeg and lemon juice to the cooked spinach and set aside.
• In a large pot add chopped carrots, celery, onion, white wine, water, and bouquet garni. Bring liquid to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add fish to the top of the simmering liquid and poach for no more than 5 minutes or until the fish becomes opaque.
• Remove the cod from the poaching liquid. Strain and discard the vegetables. Reserve 2 cups of the strained poaching liquid and return to the pot and bring to a simmer.
• Whisk the cornstarch into approximately 3 to 4 teaspoons of cold water to make a slurry. Add to the poaching liquid. Bring the poaching liquid and cornstarch mixture to a boil. Stir the mixture until desired thickness.
• Add the cheddar to the thickened mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Peel and cube potatoes. Place in a small saucepan and cover with salted water. Boil approximately 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain, reserving a bit of the liquid with the potatoes, and mash potatoes to smooth, but not pasty consistency. Add roasted garlic, salt and pepper, to taste.
• Oil a 13 by 9-inch ovenproof casserole dish. Place the spinach on the bottom of the casserole dish. Place the cod over the spinach. Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the fish layer. Top with all of the warm mashed potatoes that will comfortably fit in the dish. Add more grated white cheddar, as desired.
• Bake uncovered in a preheated 400 degrees F oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the cheese and mashed potatoes are golden brown. Remove from oven, and allow to stand for approximately 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

FISHERMAN'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Boil potatoes for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked.
• Drain and mash with butter and milk.
• Season to taste with salt & pepper and set aside to cool.
• Prepare individual ramekins by piling spinach evenly in the bottom of each one. Top with a layer of haddock pieces.
• In a large sauté pan or skillet, heat the oil and sauté onion and carrot slowly, about 5 minutes or till slightly soft.
• Add cream and stir till just boiling.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese, mustard, nutmeg, lemon juice and parsley. Add peas and return to heat.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, till slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Cool 5 minutes, then ladle over haddock, making sure each ramekin gets plenty of vegetables.
• Drop two or three heaping spoonfuls of mashed potatoes on top of each ramekin. Spread somewhat evenly leaving room at the edges for steam to vent.
• Top with a dusting of parmesan and/or breadcrumbs.
• Bake 15 minutes, or until haddock is cooked through and top is nicely browned.