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March 24, 2022 8 Comments

Easy Salmon Quiche Recipe

A 9-inch glass pie dish of Easy Salmon Quiche cut into slices. A pie server is in the left corner with a kitchen towel on the left side of the pie dish.

 We eat salmon at least twice a month. I always cook a large filet like pictured in this Honey Garlic Salmon recipe. I like cooking a large filet, but there is usually a piece or two leftover. For some reason, as much as everyone in this family loves salmon…the leftovers almost always go untouched. 

I saw a recipe in a cookbook called Worldwide Ward Cookbook for a salmon quiche, and I was intrigued. I decided to give it a try the next time we had leftover salmon, and it was actually really awesome. So, I decided I just had to share it, in case you also never know what to do with that piece or two of leftover salmon. 

A stack of three small plates with a slice of quiche with salmon on top. Faded in the background is a pie server and a pie dish of salmon quiche with a piece cut out.This recipe came together so quickly. The most time-consuming part was whisking the eggs, and that only took, like, one minute. I used a refrigerator pre-made pie crust, which is another reason it came together in minutes. A pre-made frozen pie crust would work great, too. I served the finished quiche with some fruit and toasted English muffins, but if I would have had time, I think roasted potatoes or roasted asparagus would go great with this meal. It really is the perfect way to use up that little bit of extra salmon.

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Step-by-step photos on how to make Easy Salmon Quiche Recipe.Frequently Asked Questions for how to make this Easy Salmon Quiche Recipe

Can I use canned salmon instead of leftover salmon?

Yes, you can, but the flavor of canned fish is usually quite a bit more “fishy” than fresh salmon, so you will want to take that into consideration. 

Can I use smoked salmon?

I have never tried this, but it should be fine. It will give the quiche a nice smoky taste.

If I only have medium eggs should I use 5 instead of 4?

Yes. If you don’t have large eggs and need to use medium-sized eggs, add a fifth egg. 

A slice of salmon quiche on a stack of three small white plates. Faded in the background is a glass pie dish of Easy Salmon Quiche Recipe with a piece cut out.Can I add chopped spinach or chopped broccoli?

Yes. If you do this, there isn’t much room left in the pie tin after all the other ingredients. You will need to keep it to a small amount–1/2 cup–and chop it small so it will cook through.

Can I make this without using pie crust?

Yes, absolutely. If you choose to not use pie crust, make sure you spray the pie pan generously with cooking spray before adding the cheese and egg mixture. 

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Easy Salmon Quiche Recipe
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
50 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
A fantastic way to use up that last piece of salmon no one ate. A classy brunch or breakfast that looks beautiful!
Author: Slightly Adapted form World Wide Ward Cookbook.
Recipe type: Brunch/Breakfast/Fish/Egg
Serves: 8-10 slices
Ingredients
  • 1 9-inch pie crust, refrigerated or frozen, unbaked
  • ¾ cup Colby Jack cheese or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½-3/4 cup cooked salmon, flaked
  • 1 green onion, very finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place the refrigerator pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan or use the freezer type that is already in a pan.
  3. Once the pie crust is ready, sprinkle the ¾ cup of cheese evenly in the bottom, and set aside.
  4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, pepper, and salt.
  5. Next, add the flaked salmon and finely chopped green onion. Stir until combined, and then pour the mixture over the cheese in the pie crust.
  6. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, and then turn down the oven to 350 degrees and cook for an additional 35-38 minutes. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  7. Enjoy!
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8 Comments

  1. Martha Johnston

    October 23, 2022 at 4:38 pm

    Can you use canned salmon in this quiche??

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    • Maria

      October 25, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      Hi Martha, I have never tried it, but I think it should be fine.

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  2. Nancy

    November 23, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    Do you bake the pie first? And then add the ingredients and cook?

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    • Maria

      November 24, 2022 at 3:14 am

      Hi, no, I don’t pregame the crust. You could if you prefer but you will most likely need to wrap the edges in foil during the actually pie (filling) baking process or they will get very dark.

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  3. Othello

    July 5, 2023 at 12:16 am

    I just made this with some leftover salmon from the grill last night. I didn’t have green onions so I used cilantro, which I had put on the salmon when it was grilled. It is outstanding! The flavor is incredible, and the quiche is nice and firm, with a nice texture.
    Thank you for the recipe, it’s extremely easy for the incredible quiche that it makes!

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    • Maria

      July 19, 2023 at 7:17 am

      Awesome! I am so glad you liked it!

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  4. Susannah C

    May 28, 2024 at 8:52 pm

    I tried this a little skeptically. Wholehearted “yum!” –with canned salmon.

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  5. Charlene Robinson

    August 21, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    Using a full can of Salmon and a big ole can of Veg-All made a lot! If I had a 2nd pie crust I would have done better.

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