Quick Fish Pie
4 servings
60 minutes
Quick fish pie is a wonderful combination of simplicity and exquisite taste, originating from traditional Russian cuisine. It embodies the best qualities of homemade baking: tender, crispy dough and juicy, aromatic filling made from halibut and sole. The light acidity of lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness of the fish, while celery adds freshness. This pie is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering. It cooks quickly and doesn't require complex ingredients, making it an excellent choice for busy hosts. It can be served warm or chilled, garnished with herbs or a delicate sauce. It pairs well with a light salad and white wine, creating a harmonious gastronomic ensemble.
1
Chop the onion coarsely and sauté it in sunflower oil. Add pieces of halibut and sole fillet, after about 5 minutes add sliced celery stalks, season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice, mix and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Halibut fillet: 1 piece
- Sole fillet: 1 piece
- Celery stalk: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
2
Turn on the oven (temperature 200 degrees).
3
Dust the table with flour and roll out the dough into 2 equal layers.
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
4
Lay baking paper on the baking sheet, place 1 layer of dough on it, and add the filling on top.
- Unleavened dough: 500 g
5
Close everything with a second layer.
6
To make the pie golden, it can be brushed with water using a baking brush.
7
Bake at 200 degrees for 20–30 minutes.
