Salmon pie facts for kids
Traditional Québécois salmon pie with pickles
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| Type | Savoury pie Casserole |
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| Place of origin | Ireland, Quebec |
| Main ingredients | Salmon, pie crust, potatoes, eggs |
| Variations | Tourtière, sea-pie, chicken pie |
Salmon pie is a delicious dish made with salmon, often baked inside a pastry crust. It's known as pâté au saumon in Quebec, Canada. Think of it like a savory pie, not a sweet one! It's a popular meal in both Ireland and Quebec.
What is Salmon Pie?
Salmon pie is a tasty meal that combines flaky salmon with other ingredients. It's often baked in a pie crust, similar to how fruit pies are made, but this one is for dinner! In Quebec, Canada, people call it pâté au saumon. It's a bit like a tourtière, which is another popular meat pie.
Salmon Pie in Ireland
In Ireland, salmon pie can look like a chicken pie. This version has pieces of salmon cooked in a creamy sauce. Other ingredients are often cooked in the sauce too.
Another type of salmon pie in Ireland is similar to cottage pie. In this dish, salmon forms the bottom layer. It's then topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes. Sometimes, other ingredients are mixed with the salmon before the mashed potato topping is added.
Salmon Pie in Quebec
The Quebec version, called pâté au saumon, is made with cooked salmon and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes might have other things mixed in, like eggs, parsley, black pepper, or onion. These extra ingredients depend on what the family or region usually adds.
Once the salmon and potato mixture is ready, it's placed between two layers of pie crust. Then, it's baked in the oven, just like most other pies.
