Fish and prawn pie with tarragon and spinach

Prep
20m
Cook
45m
serves
4
Fish and prawn pie with tarragon and spinach
Fish and prawn pie with tarragon and spinach
Fish and prawn pie with tarragon and spinach
Scrunched filo adds interest and texture to this creamy winter warmer.

Ingredients (15)

  • 150g unsalted butter
  • 50g plain flour
  • 500ml milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 25g parmesan, grated
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 300g smoked cod fillet, skin removed, cut into chunks
  • 300g salmon fillet, skin removed, pinboned and cut into chunks
  • 300g snapper fillet, skin removed, pinboned and cut into chunks
  • 8 large green prawns, peeled, deveined and halved
  • 100g baby spinach
  • 1½ tbs finely chopped tarragon leaves
  • 16 sheets filo pastry
  • Watercress or rocket, to serve
  • Lemon, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • 2.
    Melt 50g butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add flour and stir until combined. Cook for 1 minute, then gradually add the milk. Bring to a simmer and cook 4-5 minutes until thick. Season. Add the nutmeg and parmesan. Stir to combine, then set aside.
  • 3.
    In a separate saucepan melt 25g butter over medium heat, add the leek and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender, then season. Add leek to white sauce along with diced fish, prawns, baby spinach and tarragon. Season with salt and plenty of pepper.
  • 4.
    Tip into a baking dish. Melt remaining butter and brush over filo pastry, then scrunch each sheet and place on top of the pie.
  • 5.
    Bake for 20-35 minutes until golden.
  • 6.
    Serve with watercress and lemon wedges.
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