Description
This elegant seafood pot pie features a creamy saffron and smoked paprika sauce, ready in about 30 minutes using store-bought puff pastry for an easy weeknight or special occasion meal.
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb (600 g) mixed seafood (cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops)
- 2 sheets (500 g) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 small leek, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 ml) fish stock
- 1.5 cups (350 ml) full-fat milk
- 0.2 g (pinch) saffron threads
- 2 tsp (10 g) smoked paprika
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
- 1 large egg yolk, whisked with 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Seafood: Pat the seafood dry and season lightly. Sear in batches in a hot pan for 1-2 minutes per side until just opaque, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion, leek, carrots, and celery; cook for 8-10 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Make Saffron Sauce: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in fish stock and milk. Bring to a simmer until thick.
- Combine Filling: Stir in bloomed saffron and smoked paprika; season. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Fold in seared seafood, frozen peas, and fresh dill; adjust seasoning.
- Assemble Pies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease ramekins or a 20 cm pie dish. Divide filling among dishes. Top with pastry rounds, seal edges, and cut slits for steam.
- Bake and Serve: Brush pastry with egg wash. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let pies rest for 5-10 minutes before garnishing with dill and serving.
Notes
To avoid a soggy bottom, ensure the filling is thick and the pastry is placed over a hot filling. Pre-searing the seafood helps reduce moisture. If the crust browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking. Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be reheated in the oven until crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg