How to Cook Fish Pie | Rick Stein Recipe

This week, Rick shows us how to make a classic fish pie, one of his favourite dishes. Using hake, prawns, smoked haddock, and monkfish, with a special addition of boiled eggs for a tasty surprise.
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[@chaatman5754]

Life can be hectic, but Rick Stein has this unique ability to calm me, and at the same time educate me.

[@netweed09]

👍

[@dom6140]

Same could not be said about his establishments

[@vanessabaldwin6002]

I have made this recipe from Rick Stein's book 'Seafood Odyssey' many times, and I love it! I have found that if I mash the cooked potatoes in the same pan I made the white sauce in, that residual sauce gives the mash a little extra richness and a very nice, slight crust to the mash topping of the pie.

[@charleswindsor1184]

Going to try that Vanessa 👍

[@justaman1721]

Good idea

[@catinthehat906]

My tip, for what it's worth, is a few drops of Thai fish sauce in the roux make all the difference.

[@manofelan65]

No!@@catinthehat906

[@midgehenderson8127]

A great idea, but as the cook it's my perk to use a rubber scrapper & enjoy what's left in the sauce pot😋

[@machinegunpreacher2469]

34 years old. Anglo-Saxon descent. Lived on the US Gulf Coast all my life. Eaten hundreds of different fish dishes. And yet I heard of "fish pie" a grand total of *FIFTEEN MINUTES AGO!* How have I been missing this all these years? I know what I'm doing Saturday evening...

[@NoName-ds5uq]

Maybe you’d enjoy a curried scallop pie too, a Tasmanian specialty! Tasmanian scallops are delicious, and big.

[@TheTeaisDelicious]

@@NoName-ds5uq good call!

[@TheTeaisDelicious]

I can confirm that fish pie is amazing - fresh green peas on the side and a cold white wine - heavenly! It’s what makes being a WASP a WASP!!!

[@gormatthew]

it’s an english classic

[@missjune9114]

Mr Stein, when I was younger my dad used to make fish pie once a week and I used to moan that I hated it. Last weekend I caught a Kahawai fish and smoked it. I wondered what to do with it and then it struck me. A pie. I found your video on youtube after a lot of research and I made your fish pie. Mum said it was the best fish pie she'd ever had. I loved it to!! Thank you

[@glamdolly30]

How sad you didn't ask your dear dad for his version of a fish pie - I bet it was way better than Rick Stein's cliched, modern version, which includes the non-authentic abomination of prawns! I'd be willing to bet your Pa's version was a classic, simple one - and far tastier and superior for it.

[@bobf1290]

Been watching this man for years what a legend 👌

[@willyum3920]

Chilling the bottom before you add the mash is an excellent tip. I've never done that and indeed as Rick says my mash does go bloop bloop bloop and sinks. Thanks Rick 👍

[@Tonymason762]

Rick Stein, best TV chef ever!! Seems like a really decent chap too .

[@plejady]

Privately he is arrogant, selfish, ego maniac - congratulations on your choice

[@Tonymason762]

@@plejady well, that’s why I said he seems like.

[@paulbaddiley7326]

You would not say that if you had been to his fish and chip shop in Padstow you would see he simply does not care about ripping off his customers!!!!!!!

[@garethmartyndavies2250]

Rick influenced me years ago while I was chef at a restaurant in Sevenoaks, his energy gave me the most popular inland fish dining experience for miles. Have always admired him.🙌❤️

[@plejady]

Yea, we still remember smell when you burn the restaurant dawn

[@davearmstrong532]

Rick, you are a legend. You are a natural presenter. I am old enough to remember your very early days with Keith Floyd and he was a star. Keep doing what you do my friend. I hope to visit Padstow someday 😀

[@passiveaggressive6175]

I really miss Rick at the BBC, so really pleased that he’s found his new home on social media. I could watch this 24/7. Thank you👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@chriswright4677]

Does Steiny not do his BBC shows anymore? Nae more travelling?!

[@mikeward8197]

Have you not watched Rick Stein's Cornwall on BBC2?

[@lookingfordiscovery]

Rick has back on iPlayer with loads of new UK episodes

[@myshinobi1987]

Miss you Rick, hope you're doing well and releasing more cooking/travel shows soon. I've always said you're good for the soul ☺️

[@CricketEngland]

His shows are repeated daily on Dave

[@neilgillies6943]

Is that good for the soul or good for the sole 🙂

[@beeble2003]

@@neilgillies6943 The sole usually ends up getting eaten, so I guess it must be the soul.

[@eustaceh.plimsoll6625]

That looks great - I think I really will make this - I’ve never been anything other than delighted with Rick Stein’s recipes.

[@66meikou]

I miss Rick and I miss Chalky. I love his programme back in the day. I'm glad he has a new audience.

[@piedaderudman6043]

That pie looks so delicious! Thank you Rick. I will definitely try this. 😊👍

[@Porscheman1]

Love anything Rick does! He weaves a story while he cooks. His descriptions evoke memories and salivations.

[@gregpalinkas9157]

Just found your videos here, Rick! I’m soooo glad I get to watch you cook again! One of my most stand out memories I have of you is when you were talking about using a mandolin, then proceed to give yourself a nasty cut and throw the damn contraption across the counter 😂😂😂 Glad you’re back, and I can’t wait to see more!

[@bullsnutsoz]

I enjoy the natural qualities you bring to cooking, no bullshit strait up and most clear instructions; yes rustic is where the human eye is at!- thanks Ric

[@ianknights7602]

I made this yesterday but added spinach to the fish and topped the mashed potatoes with grated cheese. I also left out the eggs. It was delicious!!!!

[@MarioVelascoCarvallo]

Lovely narration on the cooking. Really enjoy it.

[@conorryan3035]

That looks absolutely spectacular

[@user-mh2ll6cl5c]

One of my all-time favourite meals!

[@4hubby971]

You are a cuisine magician, Rick! Our supermarket only had cod, monkfish, and nice shrimps. I am typing this laying on the floor 🤩

[@arjay1140]

So great to see Rick Stein on YT. I used to love watching his adventures and food shows, brought a few of his books etc. The world is divided down the middle where there are those that have the lucky gift of enjoying and appreciating the many tastes and joy to the senses food brings, and those that don't Unfortunately, my family is in the latter camp. I'd love to cook delicious recipes like this for them, good old-fashioned stews, robust but subtle Asian soups, but they just don't venture past lentils, sausage rolls, rice and steamed bok choy 🙂

[@David-nn9hr]

Love your videos Rick...keep up the fab work👍

[@petercarroll2323]

Wow … looks amazing. Truth be told, I have never had this dish before. I look forward to giving it a try … thank you!

[@friedarobertson1240]

Just mouth-watering lovely.

[@66meikou]

Rick, I love watching you again. Could you possibly consider expanding your videos to be twice as long?

[@TheFinerDiner]

Lovely. A straightforward method and easily adapted to ingredients on hand. I watched the video once and had a beautiful fish pie on the table for dinner in no time at all. Salmon, haddock, a handful of shrimp… I omitted the eggs. Grated nutmeg and loads of fresh dill and topped with a cauliflower mash whipped up with a little butter, Boursin and some Gruyère. Heavenly.

[@eddiesmith9206]

Boursin on top ?😮

[@philliphall9974]

Just made this fish pie, was easy to follow and it tastes amazing

[@dryflyman7121]

The best instructional chef ever. If you don’t think you may agree with that, just watch his Food Heroes series first.

[@duranbodasing]

Beautiful mate!

[@jongibbins345]

Flipping awesome!!

[@lenagreen4031]

I love fish pie, so I'll be eager to try this version.

[@marysatilmis7534]

Thank you,. really delicious.

[@paulvale2985]

Looked soooo good.

[@dorothycaputo4553]

I loved the simple way you present your show. Just returned from UK where fish pie is wonderful. However here in Marin, North San Francisco looking for Haddock is impossible so salmon instead. Another fan. Thank you.

[@charleswindsor1184]

To quote somebody famous; YUMMO!

[@luthiersdaughter9134]

I would love this! But I think I would add some cheese to the cream sauce or the mashed potatoes. Thanks for the recipe!

[@envy99976]

Looks delicious! Though missing a sprinkle of cheese on top of the mash 😋

[@DrCrabfingers]

Having stuck two fingers up to the BBC and no longer buying a TV licence...I'm delighted to once again see Ricky cooking. A good fish pie really is a thing of beauty. Along with Lancashire Hot Pot...it deserves global recognition!

[@passiveaggressive6175]

It’s called classic Rick Stein for a reason🥰

[@martineleven8179]

Good with sourdough breadcrumbs on it aswell. Yum.x

[@oddbod8655]

My wife and Iove fish pie and this is how I always make it, same as my old lady.

[@newworldgirl]

Never had fish pie growing up but my family used to make salted fish with a buttery béchamel over top and they used the water from the boiled salt fish and onions to make it and of course that was served with mashed potatoes….. so I imagine I make the pie with the cooked salt fish and adding prawns and cut up pieces of fresh fish I can’t wait to try the pie now Your recipe looks great

[@harryhack6870]

I’m so pleased to see garden peas on the side and not in the pie itself. A major point of argument between my wife and I. A few years ago I met Jay Rayner and took the opportunity to ask him that very question of peas in a fish pie or not? He said in……idiot!

[@MackerelCat]

Absolutely criminal. Peas should always go on the side of any of the mash topped pies.

[@byronsherlock2502]

Thank you what a cracking pie

[@netweed09]

I am fortunate enough to have had it in his restaurant in Barnes (London.) A Michelin rated Fish Pie: by far the most decadent and downright moreish, delicious Fish pie ever! 🦐🥘 At £22, it's a _bit_ steep but I find it far better than the few Michelin Star restaurants I've had seafood dishes in (Lobster porridge, ugh.)

[@mikehorne4840]

He mentioned peeling eggs, here's a tip, crack the egg and insert a teaspoon under the membrane and the shell.The shell peels off easily.

[@pppukkie1185]

I am a fan of Rick

[@elisabethj.v.beardsell9853]

Fish pie is good enough to eat anytime . Love it.just include any fish, hard boiled eggs , parsley sauce, prawns smoked haddock, muscles, etc. ❤ yum yum ! ❤

[@peterlastrucci324]

Perfect!

[@TheSimpleSoldier1]

Yeah, i was also thinking about making it for my film crew, great idea that.

[@tonyb2614]

Yummy Rick!

[@judihopewell2499]

Nothing better than to learn from Rick Stein. Mmmmm delicious english fish pie yummy

[@cameoclinton1093]

would love to see the mash made, is there another video showing it.

[@king-bg3lg]

Soooo good

[@JonniePolyester]

I added home made fish stock to my sauce - an idea i got from …Rick Stein! Well he adds it to beurre blanc 😃

[@ArthurSymington1]

Beautiful

[@kishorikhirwadkar8312]

If one pits raw prawns along with your fish the taste of your saice will go to another level!

[@sherryhostutler2241]

Yummy

[@dovilee5472]

This is the best fish pie I ever had. Really glad I tried the recipe

[@Rose-gh4yz]

Never had fish pie with eggs . How was it? I might leave the eggs out 😂

[@Rose-gh4yz]

Never had fish pie with eggs . How was it? I might leave the eggs out 😂

[@Rose-gh4yz]

Never had fish pie with eggs . How was it? I might leave the eggs out 😂

[@Rose-gh4yz]

Never had fish pie with eggs . How was it? I might leave the eggs out 😂

[@Rose-gh4yz]

Never had fish pie with eggs . How was it? I might leave the eggs out 😂

[@Simon-fr4ts]

I love egg in the fish pie, but I have to omit it as I like to make a big batch and freeze portions. It's a luxury making a good omd fashioned fish pie these days due to the cost of fish.

[@DarkHelixia]

4:55 As he makes a Béchamel sauce. Classic British ...

[@lancslass8]

I do like a bit of fanny craddock in my fish pie. Usually put cod in as well.

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

I'm an anything goes type of cook. I have some leftover cauliflower cheese soup which I shall include in the sauce. Should be fine.

[@michaelfulton5438]

My mother in law always put in a teaspoon of sugar into her fish pie. It took it to another level.

[@reggief50]

Yep that'll do me!

[@cynt1111]

The only bloke i would ever like to pour me a large whiskey😂

[@patcollinson1588]

I’ve had your famous fish pie at the Bannisters resorts in Australia. They were served with a savoury crumble top. Any reason why?

[@yukselyavuz705]

Ankaradan selamlar....

[@MW-ty1dv]

Very difficult to find smoked haddock in the USA. We use mahi-mahi and shrimp. Also use 3/4 of mashed cauliflower and 1/4 potato mash. No cream use Greek yoghurt or cottage cheese and milk.

[@philipatkinson7039]

This man is a legend along with the likes of keith floyd. 👏

[@littleowlbooks8514]

Keith was a legend. I served him many times. Polite and big tipper. Loved blondes. This guy on the other hand......

[@NickoOutBush]

I make one almost the same, but with dill instead of parsley.

[@user-zu6ir6kj5g]

I like to add some softened thinly sliced leeks and just a little grated parmesan to the sauce

[@davidsmith8997]

I was thinking while watching, how could I do this gluten free? Other than swapping out the flour for another starch (which is easy), I thought switch the pastry on top for mashed potatoes. And bang, that's what he did! I think you could even experiment with mashed blends of potato with cauliflower, sweet potato, parsnip, etc. That might make for a pretty versatile meal that I think would be nice for the family as well as for guests. Thanks for the idea- I love basic recipes like this that you can tweak into lots of interesting variations!

[@benrawson007]

Just don't make it gluten free. Where's the fun in that?

[@davidsmith8997]

@@benrawson007 Um, not having an allergic reaction?

[@benrawson007]

@@davidsmith8997 There is no such thing as allergic to gluten, you may have an intolerance but not allergic.

[@davidsmith8997]

@@benrawson007 Unsolicited opinion, semantic nitpicking, and medical advice all in one! You must be sensational fun at parties. 🤣

[@benrawson007]

@@davidsmith8997 Gluten free people are parties are the ones to avoid. Just have some pasta or bread, you are not allergic to gluten, intolerance maybe but not allergic. A simple google search you'll find a dozen papers stating it.

[@raymason5779]

I’ve made Ricks pie many times however I was always under the impression you should buy the smoked haddock with skin on to impart more flavour to the bechamel sauce. Did Rick really refer to it as a Court Bouillon?

[@RBMediation]

Hello, where do I find the written recipe/ingredients for this? Thank you

[@RickSteinRestaurants]

Hello there, you'll find Rick's fish pie recipe here: rickstein.com/blog/rick-steins-cornwall-fish-pie-recipe/

[@joannemcarthur7528]

Looks delish but i put grated cheesexon the top before melting it in the oven

[@RA-lb3lx]

Did the onions get left out or did they also go into the casserole dish, with the cooked fish pieces?

[@racey1979]

Remove onions

[@simonhopkins3867]

The fish in the sauce could be served on it's own or with any carbohydrate. I'm diabetic so I'm always looking for ways to reduce the simple carbs.

[@MackerelCat]

Oh yes just poach the fish and have it with sauce and plenty of veg especially cauliflower and broccoli yum!

[@mitchyoung93]

We all get old. Mr Stein looks in fine fettle

[@danielmarak8568]

What is "double cream"? Is that what we would call heavy cream in the United States?

[@revolvermaster4939]

Never seen a roux so raw

[@14Macca]

Hey Rick, how comes no garlic?

[@islandyyt]

Looks delicious. I’d skip the eggs though. Just my personal preference.

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

I like a sprinkling of grated cheese on top of mine. Rick you are cruel - trying to get smoked haddock here in Spain is like trying to find gold in the rubbish bin.

[@zanzibarandgrill6484]

Don't you have a clumping problem when you put hot milk into the roux?

[@willnicol1684]

Needs mustard in the sauce imo. Or as Rick would say "for me"

[@jesselepooh]

Cost ?

[@mrf8546]

thank ypu so much all these fish pie recipes have getting me pissed the fuck off but this was so sweet thank you❤

[@racey1979]

Be about fifty quid in his restaurants.......it is a nice recipe mind

[@glamdolly30]

Great, trad method, Rick Stein. But a proper fish pie should contain only FISH! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 Preferably WHITE fish, either smoked or unsmoked (white fish is the traditional/classic choice for this dish), and/or some delicious fresh salmon, which also works beautifully with the pie's other elements. Crucially, the chosen fish should be skinless and boneless, to deliver the winning, irresistible, silky-smooth, fish pie mouth-feel, that everyone from four to 100, adores - and which made this dinner a winner! Fish, carefully poached in whole milk (milk which is later used to make the delicious, nutritious, white/parsley/cheese sauce that creates the ultimate comfort food), is the key ingredient of this dreamy, creamy British supper dish. What a classic, perfect fish pie does NOT need, is prawns, or any other kind of seafood/crustacean that isn't simple, conventional FISH. Keep it simple and classic folks, for the finest version of this classic recipe. If that means one kind of fish only, Go For It! Your guests will thank you. I guarantee if the fish is fresh, good quality and poached with love, you'll have empty plates and pleas for seconds right around that dinner table!

[@racey1979]

What rubbish. The perfect fish pie is the one how you prefer. If you want to put eggs in, put cheese in, put some vegetables in, then put them in. This is cooking. Never let some condescending person tell you how it "should" be made, or what "proper" is. It's you that's eating it, not them, so tell them to where to go

[@havingalook2]

Nothing could be better than that! That is like sex in a pan! Well done.

[@passiveaggressive6175]

😵‍💫😬

[@adam_meek]

#govegan

[@littleowlbooks8514]

Spunka.

[@suzanneoshannessy7666]

It is a lovely dish but l don't like eggs in a dish with the sauce

[@Ionabrodie69]

So don’t put them in..🤷‍♀️

[@Frohicky1]

That's probably £30 of fish, and we live on an island.

[@sonarand]

No cheese on the top ?

[@leeking4205]

Cloves of what? should we just take a guess ha ha

[@cherryblossom5874]

That's what they're called, Cloves.

[@hanno3389]

Cloves of seared donkey nipples

[@midgehenderson8127]

Whole Cloves are a mild spice when used whole like this. More potent and delicious when they're ground and used in fruit loaf & cakes etc.

[@lekoricovacz]

No cheese?