Shrimp and Spring Onion Quiche
- 1/2 recipe pate brisee
- 1 pound uncooked medium-size shrimp (about 25)
- 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter (not margarine)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and green parts)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- Preheat the oven to 400F and set out a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- Roll, shape, and flute the pie shell.
- Prick the shell all over with a fork.
- Partially prebake the shell (see Notes) for 10 minutes or just until set.
- Cool the shell on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, shell and devein the shrimp.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and green onions and saute for 3 minutes or just until the shrimp turn opaque (do not overcook).
- Spread the shrimp mixture over the bottom of the partially baked shell.
- Toss the cheese with the flour and sprinkle over the shrimp.
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk the eggs, egg white, tarragon, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Whisk in the milk until blended.
- Pour this mixture over the cheese mixture in the partially baked shell.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Let the quiche stand on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
pate brisee, shrimp, unsalted butter, green onions, swiss cheese, flour, eggs, egg white, tarragon, salt, white pepper, milk
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/shrimp-and-spring-onion-quiche (may not work)