My Frugal Fish Pie a simple, delicious recipe that is amazingly quick to cook.- Frugal Food Friday -

[@janetjones4874]

My favorite fish is fresh salmon. I bake it with butter and Old Bay Seasoning which is popular in the US. It is healthy and doesn't take long to prepare. Normally, I have a baked potato and a salad with it.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Delicious, fresh fish is a crazy price here

[@carolynm9798]

We made this for the first time on Pi day, 2023. More expensive for us at $1.78 USD per serving (1.66 Euros) This is just a tad over our usual meal but we really enjoyed it. I used tilapia which is the cheapest frozen white fish I could get at Aldi. We were wary we’d like it but we love it!

[@morelikesmoko9926]

Hello from Melbourne Aus, you are inspiring me to get back to my previously frugal ways, watching you guys reminds me of my sister in Normandy who I miss so much 🤩

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting

[@pamelacourtney8998]

Thanks for the recipe. Never had fish pie. Blessings to all

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's delicious

[@jeanwhite2705]

Hello Jane, we have never had fish pie in our family, or have not even heard of “fish pie” in our area of Canada. That surprises me. We live on the eastern coast of Canada and we do eat fish at least once a week or more often. I’m glad I watched your version of “fish pie” and we will be making it very soon. Combined with the green beans, it looked delicious. We like other forms of meat pie, ground beef, chicken and turkey. These are not usually made with parsley, but with a savoury gravy base. We do like all of the ingredients so we will be trying this dish very soon. I already had frozen fish on the grocery list for this week. Thank you for teaching a Nova Scotian about “Fish Pie”.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You’re welcome, it’s delicious

[@sophiafelmingham8734]

What a good deal you get for fish there! Over here one portion of pollock is equivalent to €1.04. Even so we try and have white fish once a week and oily fish once a week. I usually put veg in my fish pie but I'm going to try it your way with the veg on the side. It's a good way of keeping your options open for what veg you have with the main eh? 😋 thanks for the inspo

[@gladyschandler6724]

I've never had a fish pie - but looks very good & appetizing. I cook salmon once a week. A co-worker goes fishing & gives me trout

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We eat trout, it’s half the price of salmon

[@marisastoneobrien7834]

You eat like a 5 star quality restaurant, at home!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@ShoestringJane]

Good wholesome simple food!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yes, thank you

[@pigletsbank437]

I ofthen use frozen fish in meals, canned in salades, fishpie is one of my favorite... . As a treat I buy fresh from a fishmonger on the local market. withingfilet for example. €2,50 of fish feeds two very well "fish chips" whitout gluten and lactose . Clean and dry the fish, put some salt to the taste on the meat side. Leave it for 5-10 min. Use a tbl spoon of flour (rice) and a tbl spoon of slightly grated semolina in a morter. coat the fish lightly in the mix and fry in little oil med - hot about 2 min each side. I ask for the bones to make fishstock. And to us its date night at home. Feels like having restaurant dinner, I bake some chips in the airfryer and serve veggies on the side, light a candle or set the table outside. And enjoy

[@janeallan9491]

We have some widowers in our area, who are keen fishermen. They get me to take up their trousers, sew on buttons or do a bit of mending. I get paid in fresh fish. We like our fish lightly pan fried in a small amount of butter and served with salad, picked straight from our garden. The limes we squeeze over the fish are from our tree here.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s a great trade off .

[@vickiejohnson5821]

Thank you for all your info on cooking for two. I came from a large family and I love too cook. I only have three kinds and five grandkids but I feed other kids in our neighborhood that don’t have much food. And yes here in the South part of the U.S. A. We fish a lot. But we love catfish . to me it’s the best. We have two different cat fish here the yellow and the blue . I don’t like the blue they’re a strong smelling and strong fishy taste. But the yellow is just the best one to fry and eat. But when fishing we eat whatever we get on the line.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing such a vivid picture of your lovely family life. A million thanks for your generosity towards others.

[@kenneth7610]

I can't wait to give it a whirl!

[@Shuna2011]

I love fish pie. When I was a student a friend made a fish pie and asked us to guess what was in it. We all failed to guess. It was a tin of baked beans and a tin of sardines, mashed together and topped with mashed potato. It became a regular favourite with my children growing up. 2 tons of each for a family of 4. If we had company, I often made it, serving it with fresh greens, and nobody ever guessed what it was made from. Adding a dash of Tabasco sauce (or homemade chilli sauce) brings a nice change. 🌺🥦😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

In our skint days, we had tinned sardines or pilchards in something every week. It was the only fish we could afford.

[@cathymillar9900]

Happy Friday. Just came in from office and having lunch with you. 🥴. No leftovers so it’s a bowl of my vegetable soup, peanut butter sandwich and a cucumber. This afternoon I am off, so will make a batch of Salsa with tomatoes from the garden. Your videos inspire me to do things, even when I don’t really feel like it. Have a lovely weekend.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Cathy, I love salsa too, so fresh

[@kimrich6095]

Looks delicious! I love how your meals are always nutritionally balanced! Just shows how you don’t need to skimp to remain frugal. ❤️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You don’t need to skimp

[@kimrich6095]

Made this for dinner tonight…..absolutely delicious!

[@tinalemna7998]

I’m going to make this recipe. It looks delicious especially now that the weather is getting cooler.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Tina

[@jeannestott1456]

What a coincidence I also made fish pie on Wednesday using haddock frozen ,2 slices smoked salmon gifted by a friend ,parsley sauce ,peas sprinkled ontop ,potato's. Swede and carrots mashed it was enough to serve 3 and was delish.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@heathertucker7056]

You can’t beat a lovely creamy fish pie! You’ve made me want one now! I always use frozen fish and always have fillets in the freezer! Thank you x

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I can’t get fresh fresh fish. It’s come a long way

[@jo-believe]

This looks like a easy meal the way you give specifics on how to prep and make it. I will make it. Healthy. Thank you. Blessing/Prayers 🙏🥀

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Jo

[@garygnagey3569]

Looks scrumptious!

[@janfoster9583]

That looks absolutely delicious! I put chunked vegetables in a little oil in a skillet (zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, etc.), lay fish fillets on top, frozen or not, add a lid and cook at medium to low for 15 to 20 min. When done, add salt, pepper, and butter.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Absolutely delicious

[@YvonneO]

You are a breath of fresh air 🙂 just found you and I was smiling at your cute 🐕 dog ending😅 I first heard of fish pie from the movie Howard's end! Now thanks to you I know how it goes. English accent in France, intriguing 🤔 I am retiree in Michigan 👋 so I like your concept. Thank for recipe and fast chopping ☺️👍

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You’re welcome. We have lots of other videos for you to enjoy, don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks for watching.

[@julies3223]

You are quite the chef Jane! That looks delicious! I love making cod soup on a cold day but your recipe will be one to make too!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Never had cod soup but that sounds lovely

[@pattyperkins5007]

That sounds great.I don't know if we Americans make fish pie but it does sound delicious.thank you for sharing

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s delicious and a very light healthy meal

[@pattyperkins5007]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance I will be making it soon.I make creamed tuna,baked lemon pepper Cod,or fried and Salmon, baked and Salmon patties, those are my basic fish dishes.

[@lisagarrison25315]

I've never heard of fish pie, but it certainly looks delicious. This yet another of your recipes I must try ! I usually broil my fish. My favorites are Haddock, Monkfish or Flounder.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I love any fish

[@annedore1704]

MMMM Looks so tasty. We live in the Pacific Northwest of the US where is a lot of good salmon . We like it pan fried in a light oil like avacado. When we want to feel sumptuous we sprinkle the filet with a few macadamia nuts while it's cooking.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Salmon is delicious

[@karenccs67]

Fish pie is a family favourite although it’s not for me, my husband said it looked delicious Jane x

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Karen

[@madeleine7729]

Hi Jane, a video I would love to see is one on the reasons for avoiding food waste. Now, those reasons are obvious to some of us, but many of us live with one or more people who don't like leftovers, won't eat the crusts on bread and so on. It drives me nuts as I am then responsible for eating up everything! Some people say it makes them feel poor if they have to eat the same thing two or three days running. As the main cook, I'm overjoyed if I get a night off cooking! My parents and grandparents were not poor by any stretch but absolutely NO food was wasted, ever. No doubt this was due to the times they grew up in, and I'm lucky to have had their example growing up. One of the food wasters in my family is exceptional at other forms of frugality including use of power, up-cycling, making things last and so on. I am just asking for your help because often information is better received from someone outside the family ;-) PS we both love the mid-week money chats and look forward to them.xx

[@littlesquirrel5007]

I personally avoid food waste by making half a recipe so there are few if any leftovers......as I am one who hates eating the same thing again

[@Frugal-Sue]

I sometimes freeze leftovers and then what take it out I create something different with it. For example, small amounts of left over ragu/ bolognese can be put in tortilla wraps, rolled up, covered in cheese and baked. Or cover with cheese sauce Or turn the ragu into a chilli and serve with rice or tortilla chips made from wraps. No one realises then that it's leftovers

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hi Madeliene, I would be very upset if people wasted the food. I would try therefore to cut back on portion sizes so there wasn't anything to waste. Just a suggestion?

[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

Looks very tasty!

[@joanrevell5767]

I like to make salmon fish cakes . But use tinned salmon. Lovely . Take care.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I use tinned salmon too

[@tmclemons4213]

Looks delicious and simple enough that I should not have a problem making it. Will be two meals for me and that is wonderful. Enjoy your content as usual.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@norwegianfairy6402]

My version of your fish pie is in the oven🙂 Used a different type of fish Thank you for sharing, we are looking forward to dinner. The total of my dinner came to approx £4 and it should feed all 7 of us. Greetings from northern norway🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s a brilliant price!

[@jerrychetty2524]

This looks great and frugal

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's very frugal and nutritious too

[@monkeeblue]

Fish pie is my new favourite at home fish dish during cold weather. I like to add a handful of frozen shrimp when assembling it. I also sometimes add a teaspoon of dried summer savoury into the white sauce along with or in place of parsley. Sometimes I'll add a handful of frozen peas and/or some sliced cooked carrots in with the fish too.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

A lemon sauce is great too

[@cherylverber7672]

Looks great. I love making a fish pie and have always made a cheese sauce in mine as I like the cheesiness. Sometimes I put in some smoked haddock for extra flavour if my budget allows. You've reminded me to add this to my meal plan, thanks 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We like cheese too, we started adding parsley instead as it was a slightly lighter meal

[@juliethompson5301]

So tasty .I'll be cooking this .thank you 🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@hazelbrotherton8640]

What a refreshing simple recipe that I hope to try without the fat.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Fat? 15g of butter between 2 so 7.5G of butter

[@hazelbrotherton8640]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance Thank you for your helpful information.

[@angelahazel3966]

Hello Jane thank you so much for your frugal fish pie I have never thought about portion size now I really will you’ve saved me lots of money making me rethink about costs I’m so grateful to you and your husband please continue your great work thank you so much

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You’re most welcome

[@wendytravers4400]

Great meal and costings Jane, we like Yorkshire Fish Cakes google them, 2 slices of potato with a little fish in between and dipped in batter. Home made fish cakes makes a little fish go a long way, you can also use salmon tinned or fresh, Tuna pasta bake using tinned fish. I’ve been drying herbs in the microwave, just takes a couple of minutes. You will soon be opening the Prosecco, take care…….. Love Wendy ♥️💋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We love fish cakes, being Cornish, we made them with sardines

[@lisacalandra2474]

Looks really good. Enjoy all your videos. If I do make too much, I have it for lunch the next day or I freeze it for an easy meal when I’m busy.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We don’t waste either

[@luckyone7328]

Never heard of it. Looks great.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's a traditional British dish, thanks for watching

[@sowenchantedirishkitchenga8282]

I love this Jane as I’m a gardener and all I would need to buy is the fish! I’m always interested in recipes that use the food we grow! Naturally I know not everyone is either interested nor have the space to do so, but we are! And this is right up our street 💚

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching and commenting on our video

[@annamartinek7998]

Jane the fish pie looks yummy and it is easy enough to make. What’s not to love about it. Happy Friday. Yaaah

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Anna

[@karinakbo]

Thank you so much 🤗 Now I know what to do with some of my pike-perch in the freezer. A great Way to preserve the fish flavour in the dish 🌻

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Karina

[@cherylbarcoski8251]

This looks really good. I'm going to have to make this. :)

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@erinlavigne6644]

I never thought to make parsley sauce. I will have to make some as I grow parsley in pots on my patio. Fish pie looks wonderful!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Parsley sauce is also great with gammon steaks

[@Frugal-Sue]

You can also double up and freeze a portion, saves bothering a second time as defrosts quickly

[@robinfinicle3040]

Wow that looks great! I always have those ingredients on hand. Why didn't I think of it?? Thank you for the recipe!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I hope you enjoy it.

[@martapogribna6396]

Looks scrumptious, I will definitively make it!!!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching Marta

[@gmapam215]

I’ve never had fish pie before. Looks so good. Our favorite fish is catfish.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Fried cat fish is delicious, I love all fish

[@loopylou5841]

Love fish pie one of my favourites. My favourite fish is probably trout and sea trout. But love calamari and prawns too. I make fish pie with puff pastry as well as little pasties with tinned white crab or tuna and tomato. Look forward to the next frugal recipe. Thank you.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

[@debbiekoortzen1154]

Hi Jane, you always inspire me, your food looks so so good. Oh, your scotty mug is adorable. Lots of love to you and Michael. ⚘

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Scotty mug was from pound land , I love it

[@roblynclemmons6104]

ok, when should I arrive for lunch? 😊 This looks so yummy . . . and comforting

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s delicious

[@corinneleppard2100]

Absolutely love fish pie, one of our favourites. Following your advice I have made the swap to frozen fish. Another fish dish we like is fish in tomato: soften onions (red are good) and garlic, then simmer passata/whizzed up tinned tomatoes and then add the fish when the sauce is thickened. I then throw in loads of basil, which I grow in the kitchen. We have with rice, but recently tried orzo, which is cheap and cooks quickly and can be added into the sauce.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That sounds delicious

[@pjl2963]

This dish looks absolutely delicious! I'm in the US, and am not very familiar with fish pie. The potato topping was so nicely browned! Did you bake it near the oven element, or broil it the last minute? I am going to try this next week! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe, Jane!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Pamela, it was just baked at 200c, which is 350f in a fan oven.

[@alisonbutler6743]

Great recipe Jane. I make fish pie quite often, most often with a mix of smoked and white fish which are often found reduced in Lidl. Basa fillets are cheap anyway and come in unsmoked and smoked. If it's a bit light on fish I put some frozen peas in the pie.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

When I was in the UK, a smoked mackerel fillet cut up was a great addition

[@lindaleese4628]

Great idea to use cornflour so its gluten free

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Linda

[@annblack8981]

Loving these frugal Friday recipes

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Ann

[@beethechange257]

Wow! This is going on next week's menu! Thanks!!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Deborah

[@Justme0243]

Looking forward to this recipe !!!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s sooooo economical

[@lynnoorman2144]

Lovely recipie. I've always cooked the fish first - interesting to know that you don't have to. I am really trying to reduce the amount of power I use atm. So the tips I would add, if I may are; cut your potatoes small and steam them in a stove top stacking steamer ( less water to boil); fill your oven - put nuts to roast or cookies in the bottom ( cooler) part; realise that there is heat still there after you finish cooking ( especially with an electric stove - so I don't think this one applies to you, Jayne, but your followers might be able to use it) so don't cook everything for the full time - for example i would cook this pie for 15 mins, turn oven off, wait another 15 mins before eating.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Great tips, thanks for sharing

[@annelis521]

Hallo it looks beutiful, but i am having trouble coking only one or two portions, want there to be plenty of if somone wants to have more. I hate when food runs out. Hugs from sweden and thanks for a great show

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

maths. Divide recipes by two or four and only cook that amount, happy to help

[@susanwebster9218]

Looks delicious! Fish is rather expensive here but I loved this recipe.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s expensive every where which is why I use frozen

[@Justme0243]

Easy and looks very delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching

[@TheLongRunwithJoelandChristy]

Great share, Jane. Personally, I only like tuna fish. But overall, I’m not a fan of fish. lol But I’m here to support you. 💕

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s really kind. Thanks

[@littlesquirrel5007]

Thank you for sharing this..... believe it or not I've never eaten fish. Not even tuna. Especially not tuna because I buy that for my cats and I just associate it with cat food. But I did buy some frozen fish fillets the other day because I am going to try them and I may make this it looks very delicious

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Enjoy, you never know until you try

[@dianeking4817]

Fresh!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I dream of that,

[@moyacroukamp633]

Delicious, Jane do you pre-heat your oven.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I do, it’s a fan oven so it’s up to heat in 10 minutes

[@misfit7610]

👍👍👍

[@barbnauman705]

Just lovely! I'm sure it was wonderful on a cool, fall day. I'm assuming pollock is a mild tasting fish. My family balks whenever fish is too "fishy!" :) Love your channel so much-which we could meet up over a cup of coffee for a chat. If you ever come to the US, you have a place to stay-I have references!! :)

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Pollock tastes like cod

[@paulamccarthy2177]

Looks tasty

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It was absolutely delicious

[@paulamccarthy2177]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance I’ll definitely be trying it then :)

[@susangatewood9006]

I don't care for fish, but the portion control process looks great.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Susan, a hand or clenched hand is a great guide

[@garygnagey3569]

This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it! …Deborah Gnagey

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

My favourite fish: Lobster or crab. I cannot remember the last time I had either of them. So expensive these days! Ironically, back in the 1970s, my Mother used to feed us prawns because they were then so cheap! Not anymore!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Fish is cheaper than meat here, we mostly eat frozen or tinned fish.

[@dianeking4817]

Salmon en croute

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Fantastic and do you use tinned or frozen salmon? One fillet, even frozen here, is 2.50€

[@paularoberts2129]

Jane that looked lovely will definitely make that soon xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@virginiacervantes2110]

👍🌹

[@2451Yvonne]

I like to make spicy tuna cakes.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@GracieGirl24]

When I first heard you say fish pie I gagged….but after watching you make it I might just try it…looks good

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It’s delicious