Fish pie is the kind of comfort food we crave when the weather cools. It can also be a budget-friendly way to feed the family a Good Friday seafood feast, depending on your choice of fish.
You’ll find a fish pie recipe to suit all tastes in this collection, from family-sized to individual pot pies, some topped with pastry and others with mash, and recipes using either a creamy or tomato base.
Simply serve with some steamed vegetables or a salad.
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Fish pie recipe ideas

Fish pie with potato and celeriac mash
A delicious winter warmer.

Creamy fish and prawn pie
This creamy potato-topped fish pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Creamy fish pie
The family will love this vegie-packed fish pie.

Fish pies
Individual fish pies make a great easy dinner.

Mediterranean fish pie
The pangrattato, toasted bread crumbs in Italian, adds a delightful crunch and paired tender fish and Mediterranean spices creates the perfect fish pie.

Creamy bacon and fish pie with potato topping
We used blue eye in this recipe, but any white fish fillet will be fine. Note

Creamy marinara pie
Break through the cheesy potato topping for the wonderfully creamy seafood mix within. If you have time, switch out the pre-prepared elements of this dish with your own for a homemade pie to please.

Smoked fish pie with garlic and herb crumbs
Delicious and hearty, these dishes freeze like a dream too – perfect for a cook’s night off.


BBQ fish pie
Whether you are camping or simply feel like cooking outdoors, this dashing dish done on the BBQ is a winner.

Creamy fish pie
Ling, blue-eye, or Mahi Mahi would work equally well in this creamy fish pie topped with silky smooth mash by recipes+. If you like, you could serve it in individual ramekins.

Individual fish pies
Nutritionists suggest that we consume at least two servings of fish per week. What better way than these individual fish pies, topped with creamy mash.

Fish pie
On the days where only comfort food will satisfy the hungry masses, this delicious fish pie topped with the creamiest of mashed potato and baked to brown, crisp perfection will fit the bill like no other.

Smoked fish pot pies
Give your usual fish pies a sophisticated variation with this smoked fish version. They can go straight from the oven to the table in pretty individual dishes and make a lovely dinner party main meal.


Creamy prawn & fish pie
We used flathead for the firm white fish fillets. Pie can be made to the end of step 4 up to 6 hours ahead. Note

Tomato and saffron fish pies
Fresh and fragrant tomato and saffron fish pies from Australian Women’s Weekly.

Fish pies with potato-scale topping
The humble fish pie makes for classic comfort food. Try this irresistible version with buttery pastry and crispy potato topping.

Fish chowder pies
Melt-in-your-mouth, flaky butter pastry and a delicious seafood chowder filling make these individual fish pies a winner.

Fish pot pies
These creamy individual fish pies will be gobbled up by the whole family.

Seafood mornay pot pies
With a creamy seafood filling and golden pastry lid, these mouthwatering individual pies make for a lovely family dinner.

Fish and spring onion pies
Spring onion provides a milder counterpoint to white fish than everyday brown onions, adding flavour without overwhelming the delicate taste.