- Ingredients
- Filling Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium potatoes diced small
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Protein Component
- Choose one of the following:
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken
- or
- 2 cups cooked shrimp or flaky white fish for a coastal seafood variation
- Sauce and Texture
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk for a lighter version
- Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine for added depth
- Pastry Topping
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed but chilled
- 1 egg beaten (for brushing)
- Optional finishing herbs: rosemary sprigs thyme flakes
- Optional Flavor Enhancers
- A squeeze of lemon for seafood version
- Smoked sea salt
- A pinch of nutmeg
- Shredded parmesan blended into the sauce
Required Kitchen Tools
To prepare the Coastal Storm Pot Pie smoothly and efficiently, the following tools are recommended:
Cutting board and chef’s knife
Vegetable peeler
Large sauté pan or Dutch oven
Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Ceramic ramekins or oven-safe mini crocks (individual servings)
or
One deep pie dish (family-style presentation)
Pastry brush
Baking sheet (to catch overflow)
Oven mitts