Mini fish pies
Prep
15m
Cook
45m
serves
4
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
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1.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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