Salmon, Pea, and Mint Quiche
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Tart Dough with chives (opposite)
- 1 salmon fillet (about 1 pound), skinned
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup shelled fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
- 1/3 cup finely shredded fresh mint
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out a 14-inch circle from the dough.
- Press the dough circle onto the bottom and up the sides of an 11 1/2-inch round ceramic quiche dish; trim the dough flush with the top edge of the dish.
- Prick the bottom all over with a fork.
- Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Line the tart shell with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake until the dough starts to feel firm on the edges, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the parchment and weights; continue baking until the crust is pale golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Leave the oven on.
- Fill a wide medium saucepan halfway with water; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the salmon; simmer until opaque but still pink in middle, about 11 minutes.
- Remove the salmon; let cool.
- Flake the salmon with a fork; set aside.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in the salmon, peas, and mint.
- Pour the mixture into the tart shell; bake until puffed and pale golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.
flour, chives, salmon fillet, eggs, milk, heavy cream, mustard, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh peas, fresh mint
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/salmon-pea-and-mint-quiche-393137 (may not work)