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Donna R. Luis

Creamy Salmon Spinach Quiche

A creamy, savory quiche filled with fresh salmon, spinach, garlic, onion, eggs, cream, and grated cheese, all baked inside a golden puff pastry crust.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 puff pastry sheet or shortcrust pastry
  • 300 g fresh salmon cut into small dice
  • 250 g frozen spinach or fresh spinach
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ onion minced
  • 2 –3 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 5 medium or large eggs
  • 240 ml cream
  • 60 g grated cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Frying pan or skillet
  • Fork
  • 9-inch / 23 cm round cake mold or pie mold
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Cook the Vegetables: Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the minced onion, minced garlic, and spinach for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, combine the eggs, flour or cornstarch, cream, grated cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Add the Filling Ingredients: Add the cooked onion, garlic, and spinach mixture to the egg mixture, followed by the diced fresh salmon. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Prepare the Pastry: Place the puff pastry into the mold, pressing it into the base and sides as needed. Prick the bottom of the pastry several times with a fork.
  5. Fill the Pastry: Pour the prepared egg, salmon, and spinach mixture evenly into the pastry-lined mold.
  6. Bake the Quiche: Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set in the center.
  7. Check for Doneness: The quiche is ready when the surface has developed a golden-brown color and the center of the filling has set.

Notes

  • Pastry: Puff pastry works especially well for this quiche, creating a flaky crust, but shortcrust pastry can be used instead according to your preference.
  • Spinach: Frozen spinach can be used as listed, or you can substitute fresh spinach.
  • Cheese: A grated cheese suitable for gratin works well, but any grated cheese can be used.
  • Salmon: Cut the fresh salmon into small dice so it distributes evenly throughout the filling.
  • Baking: The quiche is finished when the top is golden brown and the center of the filling is set.