Salmon, Leek And Potato Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 large potatoes, cut into chunks
    3 tbsp butter
    1 None leek, thinly sliced
    1 tbsp flour
    1/2 cup milk
    14 oz salmon fillet, skin removed, cut in 3/4-inch pieces
    2 oz baby spinach leaves
    1 tbsp chopped dill
    1 None egg, lightly beaten
    1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
    None None Steamed green beans, lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation
    Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Cook potatoes in a saucepan of boiling salted water 15-20 mins, until tender.
    Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a medium saucepan on high heat. Saute leek 3-4 mins, until tender. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 min. Remove from beat. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Return pan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 mins. Season to taste. Cool slightly. Stir in salmon, spinach and dill. Spoon into a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
    Drain potatoes and mash well. Stir in egg and remaining 1 tbsp butter. Season to taste. Top salmon mixture evenly with mashed potatoes, roughing up the surface with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with combined Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
    Bake 25-30 mins, until heated through and the top is golden. Serve with steamed green beans and lemon wedges.

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