This smoked salmon quiche is healthy, quick to assemble, easy to make, and super delicious! Serve a slice of this quiche with some green salad on the side for lunch or dinner.
Why you will love this recipe
- It’s healthy, soft, and easy to make.
- This smoked salmon quiche it’s a great make-ahead meal.
- It’s a great lunch box recipe!
- It’s a great party appetizer too! Just cut into squares or small slices and serve on a large plate.
Ingredients for this recipe
Smoked salmon: The start ingredient! Use your favorite brand.
Shortcrust pastry: You can use storebought or homemade.
Leek: Sliced and gently boiled.
Eggs: Medium sized eggs at room temperature.
Mozzarella: Shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cream: Use your favorite brand.
Seasoning: Salt and black pepper to season.
How to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F ( 200 C ).
Boil the sliced leek for 5 minutes in water with a pinch of salt, then remove the leek from the water and set aside.
Add the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to a mixing bowl and beat to combine everything.
Place the quiche crust on a round baking dish.
Next, spread the smoked salmon, leek, and mozzarella cheese on top of the quiche crust.
Then, pour the liquid mixture over the filling.
Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. Let it sit 10 minutes before serving. You can serve warm or cold with a salad on the side.
FAQ
What goes with salmon quiche?
You can serve salmon quiche with:
- Green salad
- Sauteed vegetables
- Potato salad
- Rice
- Fries
- Roasted vegetables
- Vegetable soup
Can you reheat smoked salmon quiche?
Yes, of course, you can! You can microwave for 1 or 2 minutes or reheat in the oven for 10 minutes at a low temperature.
How long will quiche keep in the refrigerator?
You can store this salmon quiche in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Tips for making this recipe
- Storage: Refrigerate your quiche in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Remove water from leek: Ensure you remove the water before adding the leek to the crust. Otherwise, your quiche may become watery.
- Add different vegetables or ingredients: Feel free to replace any ingredient you’re not a fan of. Leftover salmon, broccolini, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and spinach work too!
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Smoked Salmon Quiche
Ingredients
- 4 oz smoked salmon 100 g
- 8 oz shortcrust pastry 230 g
- 1 leek
- 4 eggs at room temperature
- 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 200 g
- 1 and 2/3 cups heavy cream 400 ml
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F ( 200 C ).
- Boil the sliced leek for 5 minutes in water with a pinch of salt, then remove the leek from the water and set aside.
- Add the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to a mixing bowl and beat to combine everything.
- Place the quiche crust on a round baking dish.
- Next, spread the smoked salmon, leek, and mozzarella cheese on top of the quiche crust.
- Then, pour the liquid mixture over the filling.
- Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. Let it sit 10 minutes before serving. You can serve warm or cold with a salad on the side.