Ingredients:
- 4 C milk
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 T sea salt
- 3 lb. fresh Halibut, cut into 3 inch chunks
- 1/4 C unsalted butter
- 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced thin and cleaned
- 1 lb. Button mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 1/2 C all purpose flour
- 1 t celery seed
- 1 t nutmeg
- 1 T fresh ground pepper
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 (8oz) frozen puff pastry sheet
- 8 (5 oz. ramekins)
Method:
In a medium stock pot, bring the milk, heavy cream, and halibut to a slow simmer. Cooking for 7-8 minutes over medium heat until the halibut flakes. Drain fish into a colander, reserving the milk and cream. Next, in a large saute pan, melt trhe butter over medium high heat, add leeks, and the mushrooms. Cook about 8 minutes until the leeks have wilted. Reduce heat to medium, stir in the flour and bring to a low boil. Add the nutmeg, and the pepper, stirring often. Add the halibut and the milk, cook an additional 8-10 minutes. Cut out 8 round pieces of the pastry with a little overhang on the edges. Place the pastry over the ramekins, make edge, egg wash with brush. In a preheated 375 degree oven cook the pot pies for approxiametly 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and flaky. Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.Servings: 8
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