A Comfort Food Classic with a Seafood Twist
Warm, hearty, and packed with fresh seafood flavor, this Salmon Pot Pie is comfort food at its finest. Flaky salmon (and optional shrimp) are baked in a creamy vegetable filling, then topped with golden, fluffy mashed potatoes for the ultimate cold-weather meal. Perfect for fall and winter dinners, this easy recipe transforms fresh seafood into a family-style dish everyone will love. Serve it with crusty bread or a simple salad for a cozy dinner that’s both nourishing and indulgent.
Directions
1. Make the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
2. Prepare the filling:
-In a large skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened (5–6 minutes).
-Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and stock until smooth.
-Add Dijon, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened (3–4 minutes).
-Stir in spinach until wilted. Add salmon (and shrimp, if using) and cook just until starting to turn opaque, 2–3 minutes. Finish with lemon juice.
3. Assemble the pot pie:
-Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
-Transfer filling into a greased casserole or ovenproof skillet.
-Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top, fluffing with a fork to create texture.
4. Bake:
-Bake 20–25 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
-For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
5. Serve:
-Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Pairs beautifully with crusty bread and a simple green salad.
