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British Fish Pie with Scallops and King Prawns - Healthy comfort food recipe for Spring - www.thepetitecook.com

British Fish Pie with Scallops and King Prawns

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 331kcal
These mini fish pies with scallops an king prawns are my favorite among traditional British pies, they make the perfect comfort food for chilled Spring evenings.
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Ingredients

  • 200 g white fish fillets cut into small cubes
  • 350 g king prawns peeled
  • 350 g scallops cleaned
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ leek very finely minced
  • 1 cup spring onion chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves chopped
  • zest and juice of 1 organic lemon
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoon creme fraiche optional
  • 100 ml vegetable stock
  • Extravirgin Olive oil
  • Sea salt and pepper

For the mash:

  • 1 kg floury potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 360F/180C. Boil the potatoes for 20 mins.
  • Drain, season and mash with the olive oil until creamy and soft, add more oil if necessary.
  • Heat a large frying pan until screaming hot, and quickly sear scallops and king prawns for about 10 seconds on each side.
  • Transfer the seafood in a large bowl, and add the white fish.
  • Add in all the vegetables, juice and zest of a lemon, thyme and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with oil.
  • Mix all the ingredients well, and pour the creme fraiche in (optional) and stock.
  • Divide the mixture among mini individual casserole pots or a large pie oven-proof dish.
  • Spread the potato mash evenly over the top of the fish and veg.
  • Place in the oven for around 10 minutes, or until cooked through, crispy and golden on top.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 1229mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg