Savory Pie with Salmon

The savory pie with salmon is an ideal delicacy for light lunches or dinners, for buffets, or even as a tasty appetizer. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of shortcrust or puff pastry (about 230 g)
• 200 g of smoked salmon
• 250 g of ricotta or cream cheese
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of fresh cream or milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill (optional)
• Grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Roll out the shortcrust or puff pastry in a quiche or savory pie dish, prick the bottom with the tines of a fork, and pre-cook it for about 10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix the ricotta or cream cheese with the eggs, the cream, and season with salt and pepper. If you want to add an extra touch, add some chopped dill and lemon zest.
4. Cut the salmon into strips or pieces and distribute it over the precooked pastry base.
5. Pour the ricotta mixture over the salmon in the pastry shell.
6. Bake the savory pie for about 25-30 minutes or until the surface is golden and the filling is well set.
7. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Curiosity

Salmon is often used in cuisines around the world for its soft texture and characteristic flavor that matches perfectly with the creaminess of ricotta or cream cheese. Moreover, the addition of ingredients like dill or lemon zest can further enhance the taste of the dish with fresh and aromatic notes.

If you prefer to make it even more Italian, you could add a touch of pesto to the filling or replace the salmon with grilled vegetables and cheese like stracchino or taleggio.