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Low FODMAP creamy fish pie

Cod and salmon in a silky lactose free sauce under golden mash, a family classic made gentle.

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  • Time1 hr 15
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £3.10 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until soft. Drain and mash with half the butter and a splash of the milk.

    15 min
  2. 2

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  3. 3

    Put the fish in a wide pan with the rest of the milk. Heat gently for 5 minutes until just cooked, then lift out and flake into chunks, discarding any skin. Keep the milk.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Melt the remaining butter in a pan, stir in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the warm milk a little at a time. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Stir in the spinach until wilted, then add the chives, lemon juice, flaked fish and eggs. Season and tip into a baking dish.

  6. 6

    Top with the mash, rough it up with a fork and scatter over the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes until golden.

    30 min

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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