Shellfish Pot Pie

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories:
FLAKY PASTRY
2 1/4cFlour
1/2tsSalt
1/4cCold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/2cCold vegetable shortening, cut into bits
1/4cIce water
1Egg lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
FILLING
9tbOns, unsalted butter
1cFinely chopped onion
1/2cSliced celery
1/3cMinced carrots
1/4lbMushrooms, sliced
5 1/2cBottled clam juice or fish stock
1/2cDry white wine or white vermouth
Bouquet garni: 12 parsley stems 1 teaspoon dried, thyme, 6 peppercorns and 1 bay leaf tied in a cheesecloth bag
1lbLarge shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
1/2lbSea scallops, halved if large
1/2lbLump crab meat
About 1-1/2 cups milk
6tbOns, flour
1/4cHeavy cream
1/4cFreshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4cMinced fresh parsley
2tsS, Dijon mustard
Freshly-grated nutmeg
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
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