Real English Fish Pie with Dill Cream
A comforting classic made with authentic ingredients—no shortcuts—served in a creamy dill sauce for true 'real English' satisfaction. This British-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers cod fillets, potatoes, whole milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil 2 lbs peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and mash with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 2: Melt 4 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour to form a roux, cooking for 2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in 1 cup whole milk until thickened, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.
- Step 3: Place 1 lb cod fillets in a greased baking dish. Pour dill cream sauce evenly over fish, then top with mashed potatoes.
- Step 4: Bake for 25 minutes until potatoes are golden and sauce bubbles around the edges.
