Fish pie

• Floury Potatoes2 lb
• Olive Oil2 tbsp
• Semi-skimmed Milk2½ cups
• White Fish Fillets1¾ lb
• Plain flour1 tbsp
• NutmegGrating
• Double Cream3 tbsp
• Jerusalem Artichokes7 oz
• Leek1 finely sliced
• Prawns7 oz peeled raw
• ParsleyLarge handful
• DillHandful
• LemonGrated zest of 1
• Gruyère1 oz grated
• LemonJuice of 1

Instructions

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   01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil.

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   Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender.

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   Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive off any excess water.

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   Mash with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season.

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   02.Meanwhile put the milk in a large sauté pan, add the fish and bring to the boil.

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   Remove from the heat, cover and stand for 3 minutes.

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   Remove the fish (reserving the milk) and pat dry with kitchen paper, then gently flake into an ovenproof dish, discarding the skin and any bones.

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   03.Heat the remaining oil in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds.

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   Gradually stir in 200-250ml of the reserved milk (discard the rest).

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    Grate in nutmeg, season, then bubble until thick.

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    Stir in the cream.

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    04.Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5.

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    Grate the artichokes and add to the dish with the leek, prawns and herbs.

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    Stir the lemon zest and juice into the sauce, then pour over.

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    Mix gently with a wooden spoon.

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    05.Spoon the mash onto the fish mixture, then use a fork to make peaks, which will crisp and brown as it cooks.

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    Sprinkle over the cheese, then bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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    Serve with wilted greens.