Savory Fish Pie

Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
  2. 1/4 teaspoon tarragon leaves
  3. 1 bay leaf
  4. 1 1/2 lbs. flounder fillets
  5. 1/2 lb. yellow onions, sliced
  6. Water
  7. 1 tablespoon finely diced pimiento
  8. 3 tablespoons margarine
  9. 3 tablespoons flour
  10. 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  11. 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  12. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  13. 3/4 cup milk
  14. 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
  15. 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  16. 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  17. Paprika
Directions:

Tie peppercorns, tarragon and bay leaf in cheesecloth. Place in a large saucepan with fillets and onions. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until onions are tender. Drain; reserve 3/4 cup stock.

Arrange fish and onions in 2-quart oblong dish. Scatter diced pimiento over fish. Melt margarine in a small heavy saucepan. Blend in flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth and bubbly.

Remove from heat and stir in milk and Worchestershire sauce. Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute longer. Stir in parsley, spoon sauce over fish.

Top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake in a hot 400 F. oven for 30-35 minutes, or until potatoes are lightly browned and edges are bubbly.

Recipe compliments of Blue Bonnet Margarine.


TDS 3