Smoked Salmon Quiche
This recipe turns slightly expired smoked salmon into a savory quiche, using a combination of eggs, cheese, and vegetables.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- 1 cup smoked salmon, commercially vacuum packaged, opened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish and spread the smoked salmon, cheddar cheese, chopped spinach, and diced red bell pepper evenly over the crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly browned on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Smoked Salmon Omelette
This omelette recipe uses expired smoked salmon, ensuring food safety by thoroughly cooking the eggs.
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
7 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 100g expired smoked salmon, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and let them cook undisturbed for a minute, until the edges start to set.
- Sprinkle the chopped smoked salmon and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over one half of the omelette.
- Using a spatula, fold the other half of the omelette over the filling.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the eggs are fully set and the cheese has melted.
- Carefully transfer the omelette to a plate and garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve the smoked salmon omelette hot, and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Smoked Salmon Pasta
This recipe transforms expired smoked salmon into a delicious pasta dish, ensuring food safety through proper cooking.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 200g expired smoked salmon
- 250g pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the expired smoked salmon to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce fully coats the pasta.
- Serve the smoked salmon pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium