Recipe: Barramundi and Leek Pot Pie
We love a hearty pie recipe and you guessed it – we absolutely love a seafood pie!
This recipe brings together fresh barramundi from Etty Bay and a simple mix of herbs, vegetables, and pastry to create a hearty dish that’s ideal for any weeknight or weekend meal. It’s easy to prepare and a great way to try something different with your seafood.
Ingredients
White Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 300ml milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Pie
- 2 leeks, finely chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup peas
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 tbsp dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp baby capers, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 Barramundi Fillet portions (skin removed, cut into 2cm pieces)
- 200g filo pastry, approx. 7 sheets
- 2 tbs butter, melted
Method
White Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and stir until combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring a smooth but slightly thickened consistency.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Pie
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and leek, season, and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in peas, lemon zest, dill, capers, and parsley. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked leek and pea mixture, raw barramundi pieces and white sauce mixture into your baking dish.
- Top with filo pastry. Grab each pastry sheet and scrunch it so the top of the pie is evenly covered.
- Pour your melted butter over the filo dough and brush to evenly spread.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is a rich golden brown.
Barramundi Facts
At Dawson's, we sell saltwater Barramundi—renowned for its firm, moist texture and large, meaty flakes once cooked. Grown in salt water, this fish has a notably clean and crisp flavour. Etty Bay Barramundi, in particular, is known for its buttery finish and excellent natural fat content, making it ideal for baking into pies.
Serving Suggestions
We love serving these pies with a side of creamy mashed potato during the cooler months. Looking for a lighter option? A simple salad or a plate of roast greens like broccolini, beans, and zucchini pairs beautifully with the rich filling.
Drop by the store to pick up some fresh Etty Bay Barramundi fillets for this recipe—we’ll happily de-skin them for you at no extra cost.