Phyllo-Topped Seafood Pie

Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Butter a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish.

Filling
Cut salmon into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks. Trim hard side muscle off scallops. Set both aside.

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 2 min. Pour in stock and wine and bring to a simmer. Add salmon, scallops and shrimp; poach, stirring gently, for 3 to 5 min or until just slightly firm and opaque. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fish and seafood to prepared dish; set aside.

Whisk flour into cream and gradually stir into pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking, for about 5 min or until sauce is thickened. Stir in tomatoes and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over seafood in dish; gently stir to combine.

Crust
Lay one sheet of phyllo on work surface; keep remaining covered with plastic wrap. Brush phyllo lightly with butter. Place another sheet on top; brush with butter. Place over filling in dish, tucking edges. Working with one sheet at a time, brush remaining phyllo with butter; scrunch up gently into a rippled bundle and place on dish.

Bake for about 20 min or until phyllo is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Let stand for 5 min before serving. Garnish with chives.

To prepare this dish ahead, keep poached seafood and sauce separate, let cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring often, until hot and bubbling then proceed with the recipe.