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Low-Carb Fish Pie

This Low-Carb Fish Pie with salmon is rich, comforting, and flavourful, but with fewer carbs than the traditional version. It’s a perfect meal for those looking to enjoy a classic without the guilt!

Details

Serves: 4

Number of ingredients: 16

To prep: 20 minutes

To cook: 25 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • Kilojoules: 1512

  • Calories: 361

  • Protein: 37g

  • Fat: 18g

  • Saturated Fat: 6.3g

  • Carbohydrates: 11.2g

  • Carbohydrates per 100g: 2.6g

  • Fiber: 5.4g

  • Sodium: 600mg

  • Potassium: 998mg

Ingredients

500g white fish (e.g., cod, haddock or a mix of fish), skinned and boned, cut into chunksÌý

200g salmon fillets, skinned and boned, cut into chunksÌý

1 medium brown onion, finely choppedÌý

1 large leek, washed thoroughly and finely slicedÌý

1 large carrot, peeled and dicedÌý

2 garlic cloves, crushedÌý

1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéingÌý

1 cup reduced salt vegetable stockÌý

1/2 cup milkÌýÌý

1 heaped teaspoon Dijon mustardÌýÌý

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)Ìý

Salt and pepper to tasteÌý

For the Topping:Ìý

1 small head of cauliflower, chopped into floretsÌý

1 tablespoon butterÌý

1/4 cup grated cheddar cheeseÌýÌý

Salt and pepper to tasteÌý

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.Ìý
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chopped cauliflower and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender. Drain well and return to the pot.Ìý
  3. Mash the cauliflower using a potato masher or blend it with a hand blender until smooth. Stir in the butter and cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.Ìý
  4. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, leek, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
  5. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.Ìý
  6. Pour in the stock and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to soften further.Ìý
  7. Add the chunks of white fish and salmon to the pan. Gently cook for 5-7 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and flaky.Ìý
  8. Stir in the milk, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Ìý
  9. Transfer the fish mixture to a baking dish. Spoon the cauliflower mash over the fish filling, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. You can use the back of a spoon to smooth the top.Ìý
  10. Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese.Ìý
  11. Place the pie in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.Ìý
  12. Serve hot with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete low-carb meal.Ìý