Spicy Fisherman's Pie

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain well, then return the potatoes to the pot. Add the milk and butter, and mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (20 minutes)

Recipe View While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the heavy cream and parsley and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange the cod pieces in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the cream and vegetable mixture over the fish, ensuring the fish is mostly submerged. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the cream and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese generously over the top. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly, and the fish is cooked through. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. (35 minutes)