Salmon, Leek and Crème Fraîche Filo Pies
Salmon fillets are prepared by poaching in fish stock and then being combined with leeks in an arrowroot and creme fraiche sauce. The dish is served topped by a crispy pastry pie crust.
Recipe Information:
| Serves: | Salmon Portion | Course | Cooking Method | Preparation Time: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fresh Salmon, Fillet | Main | Bake, Boil, Poach, Pan | 30 mins to 1 hour |
Ingredients:
For the pie crusts:
- 4 large sheets filo pastry
- 55g unsalted butter, melted
- pinch of nutmeg
For the salmon:
- 450g salmon fillet, skinned and pin-boned
- 150ml fish stock
- 2 x 15ml spoons dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 medium leeks
- 3 x 5ml spoons arrowroot
- 250ml crème fraîche
Method:
Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5.
To make the pie crusts, start by melting the butter in a small saucepan and add the nutmeg. Layer the pastry sheets on top of one another, brushing with the melted butter as you do so. Cut the pastry into 4, roughly shaping each quarter into a round or oval about 12cm in diameter.
For the salmon, cut the fish into finger- length pieces. Put into a saucepan with the fish stock, wine, bay leaf and shallot. Bring to the boil and poach over a very low heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque. Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Trim the leeks to remove any thick dark green leaves, cut into 2cm slices and cook in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Drain and refresh with cold water and combine with the salmon.
Reduce the cooking liquor to about 75ml by boiling rapidly. Mix the arrowroot with the crème fraîche and blend with the reduced liquor. Bring to the boil, stirring continuously, and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Season to taste.
To serve, heat the sauce and add the salmon and leeks. Heat gently until piping hot. Place a spoonful of the mixture on to individual plates and sit a pie crust on top. Serve immediately.
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Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd
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