Description
Rustic French salmon and broccoli quiche delivers elegant comfort with Mediterranean coastal charm. Flaky pastry embraces rich salmon and tender broccoli, promising delightful flavor combinations you’ll savor with each perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 4 ounces (113 grams) smoked salmon
- 5 ounces (142 grams) broccoli florets
Dairy and Cheese:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 ounces (42 grams) goat cheese, crumbled
Seasonings and Crust:
- 1 store-bought pie crust (7 ounces / 198 grams)
- 2 large shallots, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare the pie crust by pre-baking until lightly golden.
- Steam broccoli florets until they reach a crisp-tender consistency, then thoroughly drain excess moisture.
- Sauté finely chopped shallots in melted butter until they become translucent and fragrant, then gently fold in the prepared broccoli.
- Break down fresh salmon into irregular, bite-sized chunks using a sharp knife.
- Create a smooth custard mixture by vigorously blending eggs, heavy cream, Dijon and whole grain mustards, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Layer the partially baked pie crust with salmon pieces and herbed vegetable mixture, then carefully pour the creamy egg custard over the ingredients.
- Crumble tangy goat cheese evenly across the surface of the quiche.
- Slide the quiche into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the center sets and the top develops a rich, golden-brown color.
- Allow the quiche to rest and stabilize for 5-10 minutes before slicing to ensure clean, neat portions.
Notes
- Choose wild-caught salmon for richer flavor and better nutrition compared to farm-raised options.
- Pat salmon and broccoli dry before adding to quiche to prevent excess moisture from making the crust soggy.
- Customize this recipe by swapping goat cheese with feta, cheddar, or dairy-free alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Allow quiche to cool slightly before slicing to help it set and maintain a perfect texture, preventing runny filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg