Curried Scallop Pie

The story

Curried scallop pies are closely associated with Tasmania, where local scallops met the Australian fondness for mild curry powder and individual bakery pies. They became a regional speciality sold in bakeries and seafood shops. Sweet scallops sit in a creamy, gently spiced sauce that is thick enough to remain inside the pastry. The curry should warm the shellfish rather than mask it. For visitors and locals, the pie is a distinctive Tasmanian food marker. It combines island seafood with the practical portability of Australian bakery culture.

Ingredients

• Main
• 250 gram scallops250 g scallops
• 190 gram puff pastry190 g puff pastry
• 25 gram butter25 g butter
• 20 gram plain flour20 g plain flour
• 175 millilitre milk175 ml milk
• 1 teaspoon curry powder1 tsp curry powder
• 0.5 piece onion0.5 piece onion, finely diced
• 1 piece egg1 piece egg, beaten for glaze

Method

1. Step 1

   Soften onion in butter and stir in curry powder.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

2. Step 2

   Add flour, then milk to make a thick curry sauce.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

3. Step 3

   Fold in scallops briefly without overcooking.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

4. Step 4

   Fill pie dishes and cover with puff pastry.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

5. Step 5

   Brush with egg and bake until golden.

   Look for: Look for good colour, aroma and the texture described in the step. Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Avoid: Do not rush this stage; controlled heat gives a better final texture.

Nutrition

per serving

Estimated from the upgraded serves-2 metric ingredient list; verify with a nutrition calculator before making health claims.