Salmon and Spinach Quiche for Mother's Day with FRESH Wines Secco Sparkling from Canada
This delicate salmon and spinach quiche is the centerpiece of an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch. With fresh salmon, young spinach leaves, and a creamy egg filling in a crisp shortcrust pastry, it delights with its elegance and simplicity. FRESH Wines Secco Sparkling from Ontario, Canada—a 100% Riesling with fine bubbles, citrus notes, and a hint of sweetness—is the ideal pairing: sparklingly fresh, light, and perfect for a festive brunch.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Brunch
Cuisine International
Servings 2 people
Calories 580 kcal
- 1 Roll out the shortcrust pastry ready-made, approx. 230 g, or homemade
- 200 g fresh salmon fillet skinless, diced
- 150 g frischer Babyspinat
- 1 shallot
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 Eggs Medium Size
- 150 ml cream
- 80 ml Whole milk
- 80 g grated Gruyère or Emmental
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt Pepper, nutmeg
- Fresh dill for garnish
- 1 tablespoon of crème fraîche for garnish
PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top and bottom heat).
Line the quiche pan with the shortcrust pastry, fold the edges up, weigh down with parchment paper and dried beans, and blind-bake for 12 minutes. Then let it cool.
Finely chop the shallot and garlic, then sauté in butter until translucent. Add the spinach, let it wilt briefly, season with salt, and set aside.
COOKING STEPS:
Whisk together the eggs, cream, and milk, then season with salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust. Top with the salmon cubes.
Pour the egg-and-cream mixture over the top and sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over it.
Bake in the oven for 28–30 minutes, until the quiche is golden brown and set.
SERVE:
Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes, then cut it into pieces and arrange them on white porcelain plates.
Garnish with fresh dill and a dollop of crème fraîche.
Pour the Pinot Noir, slightly chilled (about 14–16 °C), into elegant, slender glasses.
SIDE DISHES:
Fresh lamb's lettuce with raspberry vinegar vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries with mint
Butter croissants or baguettes
Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 38g
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