Seafood Pie Recipe

Step 1

Place clams in a saucepan with 1/2 cup water and bring to a gentle boil and cook for 4 minutes or until clams open.

Step 2

Transfer clams to a bowl using a slotted spoon and reserve cooking water.

Step 3

Cool clams slightly and remove flesh and discard shells.

Step 4

Cut leek in half lengthways then cut into thin slices.

Step 5

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add leek and cook for 8 minutes or until soft and then add flour and cook until bubbling.

Step 6

Remove from the heat and add 1/2 cup of the reserved clam liquid and the milk and stir until smooth.

Step 7

Return to heat and cook stirring over a medium heat until sauce thickens and then add capers and thyme then season to taste.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 180C.

Step 9

Cut hoki and salmon fillets into 3cm cubes and cut prawns in half and then add fish and prawns to the sauce and stir to combine.

Step 10

Lightly grease a 22cm ovenproof pie dish and spoon in filling.

Step 11

Spray the filo sheets with oil spray and layer on top of each other and then lay over pie and trim excess.

Step 12

Brush with melted butter and bake for 30 minutes or until golden.

Tips

Olive oil spray

Editorial Notes

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Ingredient substitutions

Substitute clams with mussels: Mussels are a great alternative to clams, as they are equally as flavorful and can be cooked in the same way. The benefit of this substitution is that mussels are usually more affordable than clams, so this substitution can help to keep the cost of the dish down.
Substitute lemon thyme with oregano: Oregano is a great substitute for lemon thyme as it has a similar flavor profile. The benefit of this substitution is that oregano is much more widely available than lemon thyme, so it is easier to find in most grocery stores.

Serve with

Lemon-Garlic Asparagus:

This simple side dish of lemon-garlic asparagus is the perfect accompaniment to the seafood pie. The combination of garlic, lemon, and asparagus adds a fresh and flavorful contrast to the creamy and savory seafood pie, and the asparagus is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Plus, it's easy to make and only takes a few minutes to prepare!

Crispy Roasted Potatoes: This classic side dish is the perfect complement to the seafood pie. The crunchy potatoes add a delicious contrast to the creamy and savory seafood pie, and they are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Plus, they are easy to make and only take a few minutes to prepare!

FAQ

Q: How long should I bake the Seafood Pie for?

A: Bake the Seafood Pie for 30 minutes or until golden.

Q: What ingredients are in a Seafood Pie?

A: A Seafood Pie typically contains a mixture of seafood such as shrimp, crab, and/or lobster, as well as vegetables like mushrooms, onions, and celery. It is usually served with a creamy sauce and topped with a pastry crust.

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Fun facts:

The dish Seafood Pie was popularized by the famous chef Julia Child, who was an American chef, author, and television personality. She is recognized for introducing French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

The use of phyllo pastry in this recipe is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire, which was a multi-ethnic and multi-religious state that existed from the 13th to the 20th century. Phyllo pastry is also known as “yufka” in Turkish and is commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.