Crab or Shrimp Quiche
Elevate your brunch game with this indulgent Crab or Shrimp Quiche, a seafood lover’s dream encased in a buttery, flaky pie crust. Bursting with tender crab meat or sweet shrimp, creamy Swiss cheese, and a rich custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs, this quiche strikes the perfect balance of decadence and simplicity. Fresh green onions and optional dill add a subtle herby aroma, while a sprinkle of paprika offers a touch of color. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Perfect for entertaining or an elegant family meal, this quiche effortlessly combines gourmet flavors with easy preparation, ensuring it becomes a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup crab meat or cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare your pie crust by fitting it into a 9-inch pie or tart dish. If using a store-bought crust, follow the instructions for pre-baking if required.
Sprinkle the crab meat or shrimp evenly across the bottom of the pie crust. Add the shredded Swiss cheese on top of the seafood.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, green onions, dill (if using), salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the egg and cream mixture over the seafood and cheese in the pie crust, ensuring an even distribution.
Optionally, sprinkle the top of the quiche with a light dusting of paprika for color.
Place the quiche on the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the custard to firm up slightly for cleaner slices.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Garnish with additional fresh dill or green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.7 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 5198 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 119.2 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 1680 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1630 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
