Seafood Pie with Tasmanian Salmon and Lemon Myrtle Cream
Flaky pastry encases a creamy filling of Tasmanian salmon, prawns, and scallops infused with fragrant lemon myrtle, celebrating Australia's rich coastal seafood. This australian-inspired seafood ready in about 55 minutes layers Tasmanian salmon fillet, diced, raw prawns, peeled and deveined, scallops, halved into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Tasmanian salmon fillet, diced
- 6 oz raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz scallops, halved
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp lemon myrtle powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to form a roux without browning.
- Step 3: Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/2 tsp lemon myrtle powder, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
- Step 5: Gently fold in 8 oz diced Tasmanian salmon, 6 oz peeled prawns, and 6 oz halved scallops into the sauce.
- Step 6: Line a 9-inch pie dish with one thawed puff pastry sheet. Pour the seafood filling into the dish.
- Step 7: Cover with the second pastry sheet, trimming excess and crimping edges to seal. Brush the top with 1 beaten egg for a golden crust.
- Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Seafood Pie with Tasmanian Salmon and Lemon Myrtle Cream take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Seafood Pie with Tasmanian Salmon and Lemon Myrtle Cream?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Seafood Pie with Tasmanian Salmon and Lemon Myrtle Cream?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Seafood Pie with Tasmanian Salmon and Lemon Myrtle Cream for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Seafood Pie with Tasmanian Salmon and Lemon Myrtle Cream?
Australian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
