White Fish Pot Pie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 cups cooked white fish, flaked
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in thyme, cayenne pepper, peas, fish, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate and top with puff pastry. Brush with beaten egg.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Interesting Facts

• White fish pot pie is a classic comfort food dish.
• It is a great way to use up leftover cooked white fish.
• The cayenne pepper gives the dish a bit of a kick.