Seafood Quiche

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked fresh (or imitation) crab meat, chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked small shrimp
3 smoked salmon slices, chopped
1 unbaked 9 inch (22 cm) pie shell
1 cup (250 mL) part skim mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) half-and-half cream (or homogenized milk)
3 eggs
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh dill, chopped (or 3/4 tsp/4 mL dill weed)
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Scatter crab, shrimp and salmon over bottom of pie shell. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Beat next 7 ingredients with whisk in medium bowl until well combined. Pour over mozzarella cheese.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake on bottom rack in a 425 F (220 CF) oven for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 F (175 C). Bake for about 50 minutes until knife inserted in centre comes out almost clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving and cut into wedges.

Makes: 6 servings

Preparation: 15 minutes

Baking: 60 minutes

Standing: 10 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 274
Protein: 18 g
Carbohydrate: 14 g
Fat: 15.7 g

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