Creamy Cajun Baked Fish Pie

This Creamy Cajun Baked Fish Pie is the perfect way to bring a bit of flavor and variety to the dinner table. A nice alternative to your standard fish pie, this recipe is packed with Cajun spices, a creamy sauce and a delicious pastry crust. You will be amazed at how quickly and easily this tasty pie comes together. Plus, it’s a healthy alternative to some of the heavier dishes out there.

It is a delicious meal option for days when you want a hearty, flavorful dish that can be prepared quickly and with minimal effort. This easy family favorite combines a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients, including fish fillets, garlic, spices, and a creamy Cajun sauce that ties it all together.

The unique blend of flavors make this dish a great go-to for busy nights. Plus, the crunchy topping gives the perfect finishing touch.

Creamy Cajun Baked Fish Pie

Recipe by Recipe Wonderland Contributors

2.0 from 1 vote

Course: Dinner, LunchDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

It is a creamy and flavorful combination of fresh Cajun seasonings, succulent fish, and creamy potatoes. The balance of flavors makes this pie surprisingly tasty and filling. It’s the perfect treat when you’re looking for a comforting and satisfying meal. Plus, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite because of its delicious flavors!

Ingredients

• 4 fillets skinless and boneless (cod, hake or haddock work well)

• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 onion (finely chopped)

• 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups 2 % milk

• 1/2 cup crème fraiche

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch pepper

• 1 pack ready-made shortcrust pastry

• 1 beaten for brushing

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Generously season both sides of the fish fillets with the Cajun seasoning and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add in the garlic powder, onion and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until softened.
• Stir in the flour and cook for a further minute.
• Gradually add in the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce is nice and thick.
• Add in the crème fraiche and peas, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper and stir again.
• Grease a 9-inch pie dish. Place the fish in the dish, followed by the sauce and mix gently to combine.
• Roll out the pastry and place it over the top of the pie, trimming off any excess edges. Brush with the beaten egg to give it a lovely golden color.
• Place in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
• Let it cool, and serve warm.

Notes

• Choose your favorite boneless, skinless, white fish. You can also add a variation of vegetables to the mix, for example, carrots and celery (chopped).

The best white fish for baking in a fish pie is cod or haddock. Other good options are pollock, hake, or monkfish. White fish is a nutrient dense food, packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It is low in calories and fat, high in protein and rich in minerals including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and selenium.

White fish is also a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids, an important nutrient for cognitive and cardiovascular health. Additionally, white fish contains a high concentration of B Vitamins, including B12, which is often deficient in vegetarian diets.

This Creamy Cajun Baked Fish Pie is a delicious and nutritious meal that is sure to please the whole family. With its creamy sauce, Cajun seasoning and flaky pastry crust, it’s sure to become a firm favourite. Quick and easy to make and with a moderate calorie count per serving, it’s certainly a meal you can make regularly. Enjoy!