Seafood Quiche

Seafood Quiche is a lovely fresh dish being a variation on the more traditional bacon and egg version. Using only small quantities of seafood prevents the cost from being too high.

Indulging in seafood quiche offers a combination of flavours and textures. Each bite reveals a harmonious blend of delicate seafood, creamy egg custard, and flaky pastry. The succulent shrimp, crab meat, lobster, prawns or flavourful salmon add a beautiful richness. This contrasts beautifully with the lightness of the custard. The buttery, golden crust provides a satisfying crunch, enhancing the overall experience.

The subtle sweetness of scallops or lobster balances the savoury notes of cheese and herbs simply but perfectly. This means every mouthful is an wonderful experience.

Served as a main dish both warm or cold, seafood quiche is versatile, suitable for any occasion, from leisurely brunches to elegant dinners. Its allure lies not only in its taste but also in its visual appeal—each slice a work of culinary art. This simple recipe is full of vibrant colours and enticing aromas of the ocean. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a delightful appetizer, seafood quiche promises a gastronomic journey that delights the senses and satisfies the soul. You may have got the point that I love this dish.

Seafood Quiche

Instead of the usual meat pizza change it for a seafood pizza. It makes a lovely change and has to be healthier for you!!

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Crab, Dairy, Eggs, Lobster, Pastry, Seafood, Shrimp

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 237kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 2 tbsp shallots finely chopped
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup shrimp or lobster, crab or combination cooked,
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk cream
• 8 inch pastry shell
• 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese grated
• ground black pepper
• salt

Instructions

• Cook the shallots in the butter over moderate heat until they are tender but not browned.
  2 tbsp shallots, 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• Add the seafood and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  1 cup shrimp
• Add the salt, pepper and cook for an additional minute.
  ground black pepper, salt
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool a little.
• Beat the eggs and the milk/cream together in a bowl and add the seafood mixture, stirring to combine well.
  3 large eggs, 1 cup milk
• Pour this mixture into the pastry shell and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  8 inch pastry shell, 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese
• Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) for 25 to 30 minutes, until the quiche is puffed and brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 332mg | Sugar: 3g