Stargazy Fish Pie

⏳ Time

2 hours 30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Stargazy fish pie is a traditional dish that features fish, usually with the heads poking out of the crust, creating a whimsical appearance. This savory pie is made with fresh fish, potatoes, and a creamy sauce, all encased in a flaky pastry. It is often enjoyed as a comforting meal, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour - 11.3 oz
Butter - 7.1 oz
Water - 2 fl oz
Chicken Egg - 5 pieces
Breadcrumbs - 1.1 oz
Onion - 2 heads
Parsley - 1.8 oz
Bacon - 1.4 oz
Sea Bass - 4 pieces
Dry White Wine - 1 fl oz
Fish Oil - 13 fl oz
Salt - to taste
Milk - 1 fl oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Place 4 eggs in boiling water and cook for 12 minutes, then cool under running water.

Step 3

In a food processor or blender, combine the flour and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 4

Add 150 grams of butter and blend everything together until it resembles a crumbly mixture.

Step 5

Gradually add cold water, one spoonful at a time, and mix until the dough comes together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 6

Finely chop the onion and parsley leaves.

Step 7

Clean the fish, removing the backbone and bones while leaving the body, head, and tail intact.

Step 8

Mix the breadcrumbs with half of the chopped onions and parsley.

Step 9

Stuff the fish with the prepared mixture and season with salt.

Step 10

In a skillet, melt 50 grams of butter and sauté the remaining onion and bacon until golden brown.

Step 11

Add 20 grams of flour, stir, then pour in the broth and wine, and season with salt. Simmer over low heat for 5–10 minutes until the broth thickens slightly.

Step 12

Chop the boiled eggs, then add them along with the remaining parsley to the sauce.

Step 13

Divide the dough in half and roll each half out into a sheet about 5 mm thick.

Step 14

Place the sheet of dough at the bottom of the mold, then arrange the fish in the mold so that its head rests on the edge and is facing up. It's preferable if the tail also sticks out; if not, the tails should be trimmed.