Salmon is low in fat and high in protein. Not to mention it is a good source of B12, potassium, iron and vitamin D. No wonder the Scandinavians enjoy it.

Making pastry can be a pain but it’s a breeze with this recipe as the kitchen food processor blends and forms a delicious, cheesy pastry shell.

Cooks Notes:

This recipe is substantial and makes a filling pie great for serving the family or group. The pie cuts easily and holding its form brilliantly on the day of cooking as well as the next day for a summer lunch.

Salmon Pie Recipe

Preheat Oven to 180 C (350F)

Cheesy Pastry Crust Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 125 g Butter
• 1 cup grated Cheddar or firm Cheese (substitutes are fine as long as it isn’t a cheese that melts too much such as mozzarella)

1. Rub the butter into the flour using a Food Processor but not so much that it turns into a ball (keep it crumbly)
2. Add the grated cheese and mix through the pastry.
3. Set aside 1/4 of the mix to reserve for the pie topping
4. Press the remainder into an 8-9 inch pottery, or glass, pie dish until it covers the base and sides to form the pastry shell.

Filling Ingredients

• 220 gram (around 8 oz) can cooked Red or Pink Salmon, preferably boneless
• 3 Eggs
• 375 grams Sour cream (13 oz)
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped Chives
• 2-3 drops of Tabasco sauce (optional)
• 1/2 cup grated Cheese (extra)

1. Drain and flake salmon and combine with the rest of the filling ingredients
2. Place the combined mix into the pastry shell
3. Crumb the reserved portion of the pastry crumbs on top
4. Bake 40 – 50 minutes at 180 C (350 F) or until golden brown on top

Delicious served hot or cold the next day with a green salad.