Mini fish pies

Prep
15m
Cook
45m
serves
4
Mini fish pies
Mini fish pies
Mini fish pies
Combining a mix of seafood, family dinners with this mini fish pie is an definite must. Best served with a light salad and good company.

Ingredients (16)

  • 1 cup (250ml) white wine
  • 1 tbs finely chopped dill, stalks reserved
  • 1 tbs finely chopped tarragon, stalks reserved
  • 1 tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, stalks reserved
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 3 eschalots, thinly sliced
  • 250g skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4cm pieces.
  • 250g green prawns, peeled, deveined
  • 8 scallops, roe removed, halved
  • 25g plain flour
  • 250g unsalted butter, softened
  • 300ml pure (thin) cream
  • 1kg King Edward potatoes, peeled, chopped
  • 100ml milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Salad leaves, to serve

Method

  • 1.
    Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • 2.
    Place the wine and 1 cup (250ml) water in a large frypan over medium heat. Add the herb stalks, leek, eschalot and 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes or until the flavours infuse.
  • 3.
    Add the salmon and poach, turning, for 2 minutes. Add the prawns and scallops and cook for a further 1 minute until the seafood just changes colour. Remove the seafood using a slotted spoon and transfer to a clean bowl. Set aside.
  • 4.
    In a small bowl, mix together flour and 25g butter. Remove herb stalks from the pan and return stock to medium-low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the butter mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking to combine after each addition. Season and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes until thick. Add cream and cook for a further 2 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • 5.
    Place potato in a large saucepan of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Drain and pass through a potato ricer or mash until smooth with a potato masher. While the potato is still hot, beat in the remaining 225g butter. Add the milk and egg yolks, season and set aside.
  • 6.
    Fold the seafood and chopped herbs into the cooled sauce and divide among four 350ml ovenproof dishes. Pipe over the potato and cook for 15-20 minutes until bubbling and golden. Remove from oven and serve with salad leaves.
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