Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 Tbsp cream cheese (optional)
½ tsp paprika
1 brown onion
200g smoked fish, flaked
100g smoked mussels
½ red capsicum, sliced
1 spring onion, sliced
¼ cup chopped parsley
Topping
Grated cheese, sliced tomatoes, and cracked pepper
Method
- Boil potatoes until soft
- Mash with salt, pepper, milk and a little butter to taste, then set aside
- Melt the butter in medium saucepan
- Add the of oil to prevent butter from burning
- Fry the onions until soft
- Add flour and stir for one minute
- Slowly add milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps
- Cook until sauce has thickened, adding more milk if needed
- Add the cream cheese (if using) for an extra flavour boost.
- Add fish, mussels, parsley, red capsicum, and spring onion
- Pour the fish mixture into a heatproof dish, top with mashed potatoes,
- garnish top with grated cheese on top and decorate with sliced tomatoes, season with cracked pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Grill for the last few minutes to turn the topping golden.
Recipe by Seafood New Zealand
