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Salmon Quiche Recipe (Rich, Savory, and Perfectly Balanced)
Isla Marie

Salmon Quiche Recipe

A savory quiche with flaky crust, creamy egg custard, and tender salmon baked with cheese and herbs. Elegant yet simple, ideal for brunch, lunch, or light dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 cup cooked salmon or smoked salmon flaked
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère Swiss, or cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup onion or shallot finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or chives chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
Step 2. Blind Bake the Crust
  1. Line the crust with parchment and add pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, remove weights, and bake another 5 minutes until lightly set.
Step 3. Prepare the Custard
  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 4. Add the Filling
  1. Scatter salmon, diced onion or shallot, and shredded cheese evenly into the crust.
Step 5. Pour the Custard
  1. Pour the egg mixture over the filling ingredients.
Step 6. Bake the Quiche
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
Step 7. Rest Before Serving
  1. Allow the quiche to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Video

Notes

  • Blind baking prevents a soggy crust.
  • Smoked salmon is saltier; adjust salt accordingly.
  • Let the quiche rest before slicing for clean pieces.