Smoked Trout Fish Pies

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Yield
4 servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Ingredients
1⁄2 pound cod
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 leeks (sliced thin)
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 cup frozen peas
1⁄4 cup chopped dill (set aside a few sprigs for garnish)
  zest of 1 lemon
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces boneless smoked trout
2 cups prepared and seasoned mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F. In a medium saucepan, place cod and pour in milk. Slowly heat until milk is steaming and fish is poached, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove cod and separate into small pieces, removing any skin. Set aside. 

In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes. Stir in flour for 1 minute, or until it begins to smell nutty. Gradually whisk in horseradish and milk from poaching. Continue to whisk as sauce thickens for a few minutes. Add peas, dill, lemon zest, salt, pepper, cod, and flaked smoked trout, stirring to combine. Divide into 4 individual ramekins. 

Use a piping bag or spatula to spread mashed potatoes onto the top of each ramekin, then brush with melted butter. Place ramekins onto a baking sheet to avoid dripping and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Garnish with dill sprigs. 

Notes

Per serving: 522 calories, 21 grams fat (10 grams saturated fat), 45 grams total carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 39 grams protein.