Fisherman’s Pie

Fisherman’s Pie It’s almost like a shepherd’s pie but with fish and spinach. Great dish for a cold gloomy day. It’s Irish comfort food at its best.

• Step 1

  Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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• Step 2

  Arrange cod in a single layer in a large baking dish; set aside.

• Step 3

  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.

• Step 4

  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.

• Step 5

  Whisk in white Cheddar cheese, then mix onion, spinach, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.

• Step 6

  Remove saucepan from heat and stir in garlic. If sauce is too thick, stir in more warm milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.

• Step 7

  Pour sauce over fish in baking dish.

• Step 8

  Layer mashed potatoes on top.

• Step 9

  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.

Per Serving: 406 calories; protein 28.5g; carbohydrates 21.1g; fat 23.2g; cholesterol 99.8mg; sodium 991mg.