Scandi Salmon Pie Food

SCANDI SALMON PIE

Steps:

• Put the salmon in a bowl. Roughly crush the peppercorns and fennel using a pestle and mortar, then add to the salmon with the sugar, salt and half the dill. Mix well and leave to stand while you cook the wheat berries.
• Cook the wheatberries in 4 times their volume of water for 25 mins, or following pack instructions. Drain well and leave to cool. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Mix the onion with the lemon juice and set aside. Put the spinach in a colander. Pour over boiling water from the kettle to wilt the leaves, then drain well, squeeze out any excess water and pat dry. Tip the spinach, onion, lemon juice and sundried tomatoes onto the wheatberries and mix.
• Mix the crème fraîche, mustard, remaining dill and some seasoning in a small bowl. Fold through the wheatberry mixture.
• Unwrap a sheet of puff pastry and line a 20 x 30cm rectangular flan tin. (If you are using a straight-sided tin, line the base with a strip of baking parchment.) Spoon in half the wheatberry mixture and cover with the salmon. Spread the remaining mixture evenly over the top. Brush the edges of the pastry with egg, then lay the second sheet of pastry on top. Press the pastry edges together to seal, then trim the excess.
• Brush the top of the pastry liberally with egg, and bake for 40-45 mins until the pastry is crisp and rich golden. Leave to cool and take to the picnic in the tin covered in foil or cling film, then cut into thick slices to serve.

SCANDINAVIAN SALMON CHEDDAR PIE

Steps:

• Beat eggs in large bowl; add milk, butter, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, onion, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; mix well.
• Fold in cheese and salmon; pour into cooled pie shell.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until just set and crust is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Combine sour cream, cucumber, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, dill, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice and pepper; mix well. Dollop each serving with sour cream mixture.

SALMON PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season the salmon with salt and white pepper. In a saute pan, add the court bouillon and bring to a simmer. Add the salmon and poach for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow the salmon to cool in the water until tepid. Remove the salmon from the pan and discard the liquid. Flake the salmon into a mixing bowl.
• In another saute pan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Season the onions with salt and white pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the garlic and dill. Add the sauteed mixture to the salmon. Mix thoroughly. Add the potatoes, egg, and cream. Mix well. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Cut the pie dough into 2 halves. Lightly dust the surface with flour. Roll out each half of dough to 12-inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick. Fold 1 circle of dough into fourths. Carefully lift the dough and place in a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan. Unfold the pie dough and spoon the salmon mixture into the pie shell. Place the second round of dough over the salmon mixture. Using a sharp knife, cut away the excess dough. Using your fingers, crimp the edges of the pie firmly to seal the dough completely. Bake the pie for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the lard and work it in with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, working it in with your hands. Add only as much as you need to make a smooth ball of dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

SCANDINAVIAN SALMON PIE

Steps:

• 1. Oven at 425. Beat eggs; add milk, butter, onion, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and mustard. Mix well.
• 2. Fold in cheese and salmon. Pour into cooled pie shell and bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and crust is golden.
• 3. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• 4. Combine sauce ingredients; mix well. Serve this on side for each guest to use as desired.

SCANDI SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Tip the onion and chopped dill into a bowl with the horseradish and lemon juice. Stir through the soured cream, season with a pinch of salt and generous grinding of pepper, and mix well. Can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge.
• Arrange the salmon on a board or plate, scatter with the remaining dill fronds and serve with a grinding of black pepper and the sauce alongside.

SCANDI SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Boil the potatoes in a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 15 mins, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, zest the lemon, set the zest aside and thinly slice half the lemon. Put the salmon on a baking sheet, season and top with the lemon slices. Roast in the oven for 12-15 mins, until just cooked through. Leave to cool.
• Mix together the crème fraîche, dill, parsley, mustard, the reserved lemon zest and one squeeze of the remaining lemon half. Toss together the cooled potatoes with the onion, radish and dressing. Flake over the salmon and season. Take the part-squeezed lemon half with you to squeeze over just before eating.