Eating fish is an important part of a healthy, balanced diet, but many of us don’t eat the recommended two portions each week. This No-Oven Fish Pie is a simple, comforting meal that’s packed with goodness and can be made entirely on the hob, making it ideal for busy days or homes without access to an oven.
Made with spinach, creamy mashed potato and tender fish, this recipe is an easy way to enjoy a classic favourite while adding extra vegetables to your meal. Using frozen fish can also help keep costs down and reduce food waste, making this a great budget-friendly option.
This recipe comes from Cooking Good, a charity that helps people build confidence in preparing healthy, affordable meals. You can find the original recipe here: no-oven-fish-pie.
No-Oven Fish Pie
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: Approximately 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 250g washed spinach
- 600g potatoes, peeled and diced
- 600g skinless fish fillet, cut into chunks (fresh or fully defrosted from frozen)
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 200ml milk (for the white sauce)
- 50ml milk (for the mashed potato)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for the mashed potato)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for the white sauce)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes until soft. Drain well, then mash with 50ml milk and 1 tablespoon of butter. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- While the potatoes are cooking, gently cook the spinach in a large saucepan until wilted. Drain away any excess liquid.
- Add the fish to the pan with the spinach and cook gently until the fish is just cooked through.
- In a separate pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the cornflour to form a smooth paste, then gradually whisk in the 200ml milk to make a creamy white sauce.
- Pour the white sauce over the fish and spinach, stirring gently to coat the fish without breaking it up too much. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Spoon the creamy fish mixture into serving bowls and top with the mashed potato, or serve the mash alongside if preferred. Enjoy straight from the hob—no oven required.
Good Food Northants Top Tips
- Frozen fish is just as nutritious as fresh and is often a more affordable option. Simply defrost it thoroughly before cooking.
- Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and is a great way to add more green vegetables to your meals.
- Serve with extra seasonal vegetables such as peas, green beans or broccoli for even more colour and goodness.
- If you have leftovers, cool them quickly, store them in the fridge and reheat thoroughly before serving.
At Good Food Northants, we’re passionate about sharing simple, affordable recipes that help people eat well every day. We’d like to thank Cooking Good for creating this delicious recipe and allowing us to share it with our community.
Happy cooking!