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Smoked Salmon & Dill Quiche

Jerry's RecipesReal men DO eat quiche—when it's not wimpy fluff on a layer of lard... This recipe makes a rich-tasting quiche that should appeal to any seafood lover, regardless of gender. It starts with a homemade shell that beats anything from the supermarket (I owe the shell idea to Fran's Place, a B&B in Anchorage). The filling is of my own making. Hint: Use fresh dill and light cream (half-and-half is too lean for the dish). Substitute onion for shallots if your prefer.

KeyCheese. Good choices are Monterey Jack or Cheddar—or a combination of the two. Other cheeses should work fine too but avoid so-called 'low fat' cheese unless you prefer a wimpy pile of fluff.

KeySmoked salmon. The better choice, simply because it's easier to work with, is chunk smoked salmon rather than the sliced version.

Total time 60-90 minutes. Serves 3-4.

SHOPPING LIST:
  • Smoked salmon
  • Fresh dill
  • Eggs
  • Light cream
  • Dijon mustard
  • Lemon juice
  • Nutmeg
    • Whole wheat (graham) flour
    • Cheese
    • Sliced almonds
    • Paprika
    • Shallots


Make the shell:
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In a small bowl, combine with fork (or fingers), then press to evenly cover bottom and sides of 10-inch pie plate. Bake on center oven rack for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • 1 cup (8 oz) whole wheat (graham) flour, sifted
  • about 2/3 cup (2-3 oz) grated cheese (see above)
  • small palmful sliced almonds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 6 tablespoons canola, safflower or sunflower oil



Make the filling—1:

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In small skillet heat butter, then sauté shallots until slightly browned (4-6 minutes)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped

2
Turn off heat and stir in; set aside
  • 4 oz smoked salmon, crumbled (see above)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced



Make the filling—2:
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In medium bowl, whisk together
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup (8 oz) light cream
  • 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • about 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • shallot/salmon mixture from above

2
Pour filling mixture into baked shell and sprinkle with
  • 1 cup cheese (3-4 oz), grated (see above)
  • scattering of sliced almonds
3

Bake, uncovered, on center oven rack at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until firm.

  To serve:
  • Cool, uncovered, for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Garnish with fresh dill, minced.

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