Poor Man’s Pink Salmon Pie
Poor Man’s Pink Salmon Pie
One of my favourite slap together meals comes directly from Tracy who not only made this dish her own but also ensured that it became a treat to be enjoyed. It is basically a mashed-up-tinned-fish-onion-and-parsley-puff-pastry-pie.
INGREDIENTS (to serve 4-6 people):
4 Tins Pink Salmon (I love the Lucky Star ones cause they cost the least)
2 Medium onions
3 – 4 Tablespoons chopped Peppadews
3 Medium Lemons
100g Fresh Parsley
1 cup Tangy Mayonnaise (Or Mayo/Tomato Sauce mix)
Tabasco to taste
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
2 Rolls Puff Pastry
1 Egg
METHOD:
Open and drain the tins of salmon then empty them out one by one onto a plate. Remove the spine and any large bones (I eat them as a rule but remove them for the pie) and also some of the really slimy skin. Once semi-cleaned throw it all into a large mixing bowl. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze them over the fish, this helps you deal with the very fishy smell too. Add the mayo or mayo/tomato sauce mix and stir till you get a wet consistency like your favourite chicken mayo sandwich. Now add tabasco, salt and pepper then mix again and do the same with the Peppadews. Chop the parsley finely and throw in a handful then mix throughout. Rub butter all over the surface of your baking dish then either sprinkle flour over it or make sure your pastry is floured on the bottom side. Pastry can be rolled out with a roller or laid in place as is. Once the dish is covered with the pastry and you have neatened the edges and tucked it into the corners, empty the fish mix in and spread it out consistently. Cover the fish with the second roll of pastry and pinch all the sides together to seal the pie. Use trimmings to create pastry patterns or a smiley face, poke some holes in the top with a fork then brush with egg wash to cover. (The one in the pic was a birthday pie) In an oven preheated to 180 degrees bake for 45 min then turn the heat up to 210 degrees for a further 10 min. Check regularly to ensure it does not burn. Cut the last lemon in wedges and add to taste along with more Black Pepper and Tabasco.
And there you have it, Tracy’s Delicious Salmon Pie with the Poor Man’s twist, enjoy! Wish you were here!