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Seafood Shepherd's Pie with a Potato Crust

Easy Seafood Shepherd's Pie with a Crispy Potato Crust You’ll Love

A comforting twist on a classic, this Seafood Shepherd's Pie with a Potato Crust features fresh seafood and a crispy topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Filling
  • 2 cups Mixed seafood A blend of shrimp, scallops, and white fish
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 cup Fish stock or broth
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Potato Crust
  • 4 medium Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter For brushing
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme or rosemary Optional herbs
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mandoline or sharp knife

Method
 

For the Seafood Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add mixed seafood, stirring gently until opaque, about 5–6 minutes.
  4. Stir in fish stock and lemon juice, simmer until reduced, about 4–5 minutes.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley before transferring to a baking dish.
For the Potato Crust
  1. Slice potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds.
  2. Arrange potato slices in overlapping rows over the seafood filling.
  3. Brush potatoes with olive oil or melted butter, then season with salt and herbs if using.
  4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until the potato crust is golden and crisp.
  5. Let the pie rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika for added flavor.

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