Whether you’re hosting a fishy feast for Good Friday or simply want to savour your salmon, if it’s a taste of the sea you’re after, we’ve got it. Creamy and hearty white fish dishes to please the crowd, pretty pink salmon wrapped up in a Wellington, and everything in between. We’ve rounded up the best fish pies to make entertaining a breeze.
“At a family dinner a few years ago, my mum cooked us a delicious fish amok dish. I thought it would be a good idea to turn it into a pie filling. It took us around three months to get the recipe right and then Covid hit, so we didn’t start selling it until early 2022. Since it won Australia’s Best Pie for 2023, we’ve had customers come all the way from NSW, South and Western Australia and Queensland just to try it.” – Chan Khun from Country Cob Bakery, Vic
“Using sourdough as a crust leaves you with a happy balance of crispy bits on top and softer bits where the bread has absorbed the creamy sauce.” – Yotam Ottolenghi. The renowned chef gives the traditional fish pie a tasty spin, using butter-soaked bread cubes that pair perfectly with a chunky seafood sauce.
"Perfect for a traditional Good Friday meal (or any day of the week), this pie is pure comfort, with varied flavours and textures making each mouthful a delight. Feel free to vary the ingredients according to what’s available at the market or fishmonger." – Michael James
“To clarify, it’s loosely a pie. It’s kind of a salad, potatoes and fish dinner put together with all the condiments and baked," says Lucy Tweed. This is an edited extract from Every Night of the Week by Lucy Tweed. Photography by Lucy Tweed. (Murdoch Books, $35).
Darren Robertson's trusty fish pie recipe.
Bring back the seventies and recreate this festive trout dish. Remember to keep any pastry trimmings as they can be used for dessert.
A Fish pie recipe in under 30 minutes? You bet! This recipe is an extract from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver (Penguin Random House).
"This is my go-to midweek indulgence. Instead of labouring over a bechamel, I combine flour, sour cream and milk to coat the fish in a luscious, creamy sauce." – Phoebe Wood
Dukkah adds smoky depth to this classic, says Colin.
With golden puff pastry and a creamy filling, nothing beats a good old fish pie.
Need some weeknight inspiration in a hurry? This quick and creamy fish comes to the rescue for a delicious meal - perfect for everyday eating.
Trade up the beef for this salmon wellington, perfect for lighter-style entertaining.
Matt Preston takes an Easter classic and gives it a Greek Easter spin, combining a traditional fish pie with Greek ouzo and filo pastry, along with fragrant herbs and spices, to create what is sure to become a new seasonal favourite for your family.
“I love saltiness with a robust white fish, hence the addition of bacon to elevate a classic fish pie.” – Matt Preston
“With fresh seafood, plenty of fennel and a touch of saffron, this is the perfect no-fuss pot pie for that ‘little bit fancy’ dinner party. Fennel is like a secret hero ingredient. It’s kind of like that bassline that you can’t really hear, but if you take it out, the whole thing seems wrong. I think it’s really underutilised.” – Matthew Roberts
