Recipes Seafood Fish Chef John's Fisherman's Pie 4.6 (121) 102 Reviews 24 Photos My fisherman's pie gives you flaky cod mingled with spinach in a garlic and lemon-scented sauce underneath a browned crust of creamy, buttery potatoes on top. It really does taste fantastic. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on June 13, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients For potato crust: 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 3 tablespoons butter 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste ½ cup milk For the spinach: 2 teaspoons olive oil 12 ounces baby spinach leaves For the sauce: 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cold milk, divided 2 teaspoons lemon zest For the rest: 1 tablespoon butter salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 2 pounds boneless cod fillets ½ lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish Directions Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add potatoes to boiling water and cook until very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Mash in 3 tablespoons butter until thoroughly combined. Season with nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mash 1/2 cup milk into potato mixture until smooth. Drizzle olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add spinach, and season with a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach has wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels to wick away excess moisture. Heat 3 tablespoons butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk mixture to a smooth paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has a nutty smell and is slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; whisk until fragrant, 10 to 20 seconds. Whisk 1 cup cold milk into flour mixture; cook until thickened. Whisk in remaining 1 cup milk and lemon zest. Bring white sauce to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly; season with salt. Turn heat to very low and keep sauce warm. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Season buttered pan with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Lay boneless cod fillets into the pan in a single layer. Season tops of fillets with more salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Spread spinach evenly over fish and drizzle with lemon juice. Spoon white sauce over spinach; give casserole dish several taps and shakes to eliminate bubbles. Drop mashed potatoes by heaping spoonfuls over the casserole and spread smoothly to cover. Place dish onto a rimmed baking sheet to catch spills. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until potato crust has a golden brown top, about 2 minutes. Fish should flake easily. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of chives. I Made It Print 210 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 421 Calories 19g Fat 29g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 421 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 10g 52% Cholesterol 109mg 36% Sodium 280mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 6g Protein 35g 70% Vitamin C 41mg 46% Calcium 212mg 16% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 1223mg 26% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.