How To Make Perfect Nigerian Fish Pie Recipe

January 25, 2026 Adasrecipes

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Nigerian Fish pie Recipe is one of Nigeria’s most loved and enjoyed snacks.

From roadside bakeries to home kitchens, this savory pastry filled with well-seasoned fish has become one of the most preferred for breakfast, lunch, and parties.

Unlike meat pie, Nigerian fish pie recipe has a lighter taste but still delivers bold flavors when properly prepared. The combination of flaky dough, aromatic spices, and perfectly cooked fish makes it irresistible.

In this post, you’ll learn how to make a tasty Nigerian fish pie from scratch, using simple ingredients that are easy to find in Nigerian or African markets. This recipe is beginner-friendly and will give you soft dough and a flavorful filling.

Whether you’re making for your family, planning to sell fish pie, or simply trying something new, this step-by-step guide will help you get it right the first time.

What Is Fish Pie?

Fish pie is a savory pastry made with buttery dough and a seasoned fish filling. In Nigeria, it is commonly baked or deep-fried and enjoyed as a snack.

What makes Nigerian fish pie recipe different is the bold seasoning, use of spices like curry powder, rosemary, nutmeg, fresh pepper, and seasoning cubes that bring out deep flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Nigerian Fish Pie Recipe

Uses simple Nigerian ingredients

Very flavorful and aromatic

Perfect for home cooking or commercial sales

Can be fried or baked

Easy to customize with vegetables if desired

Titus fish is an excellent choice for Nigerian fish pie because:

It has a firm texture

It is flavorful

It does not break easily when cooked

It absorbs seasoning well

You can also use croaker fish or mackerel, but Titus fish remains one of the best options.

Ingredients for Nigerian Fish Pie Recipe

For the dough;

500g flour
100g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium egg
350ml water

For the Filling

Titus fish
Onion
Ginger and garlic
Seasoning cube
Curry powder
Rosemary spice
Fresh pepper to taste

You can use spices of choice to season the fish.

You can add salt if need be. Mine needed no salt, because the fish was already very tasty and needed no salt.

Procedure To Make Nigerian Fish Pie Recipe

Sift the flour into a clean dry bowl
Sift in baking powder into the flour
Add salt
Add grated nutmeg
Add margarine and rub in margarine in the flour
Break in the egg
Add water little at a time
Add margarine and continue to knead until a non-sticky dough is formed
Transfer dough to a flat surface,and knead for 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer dough to a bowl,cover with a foil and leave for about 5 to 10 minutes
For the filling
Wash the Titus fish
Season with rose Mary spice,curry powder,fresh grated ginger and garlic, seasoning cube,onion
Add water and cook fish until it’s done
Remove the fish from it’s stock,debone and mash
Season with the spices listed.
Heat up your pan,add very little vegetable oil
Put the mashed fish,stir fry until dry and water is completely absorbed. Stir fry on low heat
Spread the filling in a flat plate until completely cooled
Spread the dough using a rolling pin, using a circle object,cut out the circle shapes dough,and scoop in the fish filling in the dough
Brush edges with egg wash
Fold exactly like you do your meat pie,then indent with a fork,repeat until you exhaust your dough and filling.
Heat up oil,add the fish pie and fry on low medium heat

It’s done when it’s golden brown

Enjoy!

If you prefer a healthier option for Nigerian Fish Pie Recipe:

Preheat oven to 180°C
Arrange fish pies on a baking tray.
Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Fish Pie

Over-kneading the dough

Using hot filling

Overloading the pie with filling

Frying on very high heat

Skipping seasoning

How to Make Fish Pie Soft and Flaky

Use cold margarine

Measure water carefully

Rest the dough

Fry on medium heat

How to Store Nigerian Fish Pie

Store in an airtight container

Refrigerate for up to 3 days

Reheat in oven or air fryer

Can I Sell Fish Pie in Nigeria?

Yes! Fish pie is a high-demand snack in Nigeria.
It sells well in:School, Offices, Roadside kiosks, Events and parties

Proper packaging and consistent taste will help you grow sales quickly.

Health Benefits of Fish Pie

Fish is rich in protein

Contains omega-3 fatty acids

More nutritious than many pastries

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Nigerian Fish Pie Recipe

1. Can I freeze fish pie?

Yes, uncooked fish pies can be frozen and fried later.

2. Why is my fish pie hard?

Over-kneading or too much flour.

3. Can I add vegetables?

Yes. Carrots and green peas work well.

4. Is fish pie better fried or baked?

This Nigerian Fish Pie recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks. With the right seasoning, soft dough, and proper frying technique, you’ll get delicious fish pies every time.

Hope you learnt something in this post?

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Are you trying this recipe out? I urge you to try out this recipe,I bet you, you would always want to make it again and again

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See you in my next post.Eat well and stay healthy

Ada.

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