Fish pies in a mug recipe

The whole family are going to love tucking into these easy to make fish pies in a mug. They take only 10 mins to prep and 30 mins to cook in the oven. They're a great potion size for each family member. This recipe uses mixed fish but if you'd rather stick with one type of fish in your pie you can - just make sure you use the same quantity. Fish pies in a mug include a great cheat too, using readymade puff pastry which certainly speeds up the cooking time. These one-pot meals will save on washing up and are perfect for the mid-week rush.

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Ingredients

• 600–700g fish (salmon, white fillet or smoked haddock)
• 300ml crème fraîche
• zest and juice of 1 lemon fresh parsley (you can also use dill or thyme)
• 1 packet of pre-rolled puff pastry, approx. 320g
• salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4.
2. Cut the fish into approx. 3cm chunks.
3. Mix the fish with the crème fraîche in a medium bowl.
4. Add the zest and juice of the lemon to the fish.
5. Season with the herbs, remove a portion for baby, then add salt and pepper (for toddlers and adults) and set aside.
6. Use the top of a mug to cut out discs of puff pastry and set aside. Pour the fish mixture evenly into 4 ovenproof mugs.
7. Place a pastry disc on top of each mug.
8. Bake in the oven for 20–30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the pastry is golden.