Crispy Fish Pies Recipe

Got it — you’d like a recipe for crispy fish pies (small, golden, flaky pies with a savory fish filling). Here’s a delicious version you can try

🥟 Crispy Fish Pies Recipe

Ingredients (makes about 8–10 small pies):

• 2 cups cooked white fish (cod, tilapia, haddock, or any flaky fish)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup frozen peas & carrots (optional)

• 1 medium potato, boiled & mashed

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (to taste)

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

• 1 pack puff pastry (or shortcrust pastry)

• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

For extra crispiness:

• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, sprinkle on top before baking).

Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling

   • Heat butter in a pan, sauté onion until soft.

   • Add garlic, peas, carrots, and seasonings. Stir.

   • Fold in cooked fish and mashed potato until combined. Let cool.

2. Assemble the pies

   • Roll out pastry and cut into circles (4–5 inches wide).

   • Place 2 tbsp filling in the center.

   • Fold into half-moon shapes or cover with another circle. Seal edges with a fork.

3. Crisp & bake

   • Place pies on a lined baking sheet.

   • Brush tops with beaten egg.

   • (Optional: sprinkle breadcrumb–butter mix for crunch).

   • Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and crispy.