Chef John's Fisherman's Pie
""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."..."
INGREDIENTS
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For potato crust:
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3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1/2 cup milk
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For the spinach:
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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12 ounces baby spinach leaves
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For the sauce:
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cold milk, divided
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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For the rest:
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1 tablespoon butter
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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2 pounds boneless cod fillets
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish
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