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Savory Spinach and Salmon Pie

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for a delicious savory pie with spinach and salmon:

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of rectangular or round puff pastry
  • 250 g of fresh or frozen spinach
  • 200 g of smoked salmon
  • 200 g of ricotta
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 g of grated cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino, or a mix)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • Olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic (optional)
  • Butter and breadcrumbs for the baking dish

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. If using frozen spinach, thaw in advance and squeeze out the excess water. If they are fresh, wash them and blanch them briefly in a pot with boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze out all the water.
  3. In a pan, sauté a clove of garlic in olive oil (if you decide to use it), add the spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the garlic clove and let the spinach cool.
  4. Cut the smoked salmon into strips.
  5. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the eggs, the grated cheese, a grating of nutmeg, salt, and pepper until the mixture is homogeneous. Add the spinach and cut salmon.
  6. Prepare a baking dish (round or rectangular to fit the puff pastry) by greasing it with a bit of butter and sprinkling it with breadcrumbs. This will help get a crisper pie.
  7. Unroll the puff pastry in the dish, prick the bottom with the tines of a fork, and pour the mixture of spinach, salmon, and ricotta inside the pastry.
  8. Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward to partially close the pie.
  9. Bake the savory pie for about 25-30 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy.

Trivia

The savory spinach and salmon pie is a classic of home cooking, often served as a main dish or as an appetizer on festive occasions and buffets. Spinach and salmon are a winning combination due to the balance between the delicate flavor of the vegetables and the more decisive taste of the smoked fish. Remember that you can customize your savory pie by adding other cheeses or spices to your liking.