Shrimp Quiche Recipe

This 35-minute shrimp quiche recipe makes everything from scratch.

Rich, Soft, and Filled With Crisp Shrimp

When shrimp is cooked just right, it’s hard not to fall in love with its texture. The natural crispness holding together the firm, yet juicy interior is truly divine.

Today’s shrimp quiche recipe is all about this delectable protein. It’s cooked with seasonings and mushrooms, mixed with eggs, milk, and cream, and all nestled within the flaky, crumbly crust. The ingredients are easy to find, and the seasonings are probably already in your pantry.

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If you’ve made this and loved it as much as we do, don’t hesitate to check out this Broccoli Quiche Recipe.

Ingredients You Will Need

The filling for this shrimp quiche recipe includes eggs, milk, cream, shrimp, mushrooms, asparagus, aromatics, and basic seasonings. We also make the crust from scratch, which needs just four ingredients.

1. The Filling

Flash-frozen shrimp have a texture that’s comparable to fresh shrimp. If you’re all about convenience, peeled shrimp are also a good choice.

The shrimp should be cut into small pieces, just so they distribute more evenly across the quiche. We prefer larger pieces to preserve their delicious texture.

Once chopped, the shrimp are cooked with butter, aromatics, button mushrooms, and a generous amount of paprika, salt, and pepper. This flavorful filling is then mixed with eggs, milk, and cream, then baked in the oven with the crumbly crust. For a nutritious boost, we add some asparagus on top as well.

2. Substituting Yogurt for Heavy Cream?

We often use yogurt if the dish has a tangy-creamy flavor profile. Our quiche doesn’t, so we wouldn’t recommend yogurt in place of heavy cream.

3. The Flaky Crust

All-purpose flour, shortening, water, and baking powder are all the crust asks for.

Although often neglected, shortening is a healthier alternative to butter that also makes the crust crumbly. Brands like Crisco sell plant-based shortenings, which are awesome for vegetarian dishes such as fruit tarts.

The crust is usually seasoned with salt, but we don’t want to add more sodium to your meals. There are lots of seasonings in the filling already, more than enough for a delicious flavor profile.

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How Healthy Is This Shrimp Quiche?

Quiche itself is a nutritious dish, as it’s made with plenty of nutrient-dense ingredients such as eggs, meat, and different kinds of vegetables. When made with shrimp, it also comes with some healthy fats.

On the other hand, dishes with a lot of dairy tend to contain high levels of saturated fats and calories. To combat this, we use shortening to make the crust and we also keep the portions reasonably sized, so you can easily keep your intakes within the recommended limits. You can take a look at the nutritional label at the bottom of this article, as well as our guidelines for more information.

Storage and Reheating

Any leftover portions can be placed into containers and kept for about 4 days in the refrigerator, and 3 months in the freezer. Suitable containers include air-tight containers and sealable bags. In slices, the quiche can also be wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in the fridge.

To reheat, transfer the quiche into an oven-safe container/ baking dish, then microwave on medium for 2-4 minutes, or bake. Each slice requires a temperature of 325°F for 10 minutes, if frozen, and for 5 minutes, if kept in the fridge.

Shrimp Quiche’s Pairings

Both rich and savory, all the quiche needs is a fresh salad to cleanse the palate in between bites. We suggest our Beet and Feta Cheese Salad with cooked beets, feta cubes, and bright orange segments, all tossed with arugula, lemon vinaigrette, and topped with walnuts. Finally, everything is tied together with our ginger lemonade, refreshing and super herbal.

• Shrimp Quiche
• Beet And Feta Cheese Salad
• Ginger Lemonade

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Shrimp Quiche Recipe

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This shrimp quiche recipe is a 35-minute recipe for an easy, tasty dinner, lunch, or breakfast. It can be premade and reheated for a fuss-free meal.

- by Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina, 2022-05-30

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• cook TIME 30 mins
• prep TIME 5 mins
• total TIME 35 mins

• COURSE Main Course
• CUISINE American
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 487 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 10 oz peeled shrimp (from 20 oz whole shrimp)
• 3 medium eggs
• 8 oz white mushrooms (quartered)
• 2 oz asparagus (trimmed ends)
• 2 oz onion (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 4 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp vegetable shortening
• 4 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp shallot (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS

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1

In a large bowl, sift in 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and use a tablespoon to scoop out 2 tbsp flour to save for later. Mix in 4 tbsp water, 1 tbsp shortening, and 1/4 tsp baking powder.

2

Knead until the dough is smooth.

3

Then cover with a towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

4

Chop 10 oz peeled shrimp into cubes.

5

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

6

Dust a working surface and a rolling pin with the flour you saved earlier.

7

Then roll the dough until it’s 1-2 mm thick.

8

Roll the flattened dough onto the rolling pin, then transfer it into a round baking dish (ours is 1.5 inches high, 9 inches in diameter).

9

Trim the edges, then use a fork to press down the sides as well as poke holes in the bottom, like so.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

11

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tbsp garlic, and 2 oz onions and stir until the onion becomes translucent (about 2 minutes).

12

Add the chopped shrimp along with 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp shallot, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt and turn the heat on high. Stir until the shrimp turns red on the outside (about 1 minute).

13

Add 8 oz mushrooms and continue to stir, until the mushrooms are softened and shiny. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool, possibly in front of a fan.

14

Whisk in the bowl 3 medium eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 4 tbsp heavy cream, and 2 tbsp parsley.

15

Gently transfer the wet filling into the pre-baked crust.

16

Arrange 2 oz asparagus on top, like so.

17

Bake in the oven, on the bottom rack, for 25 minutes, at the same temperature.

18

Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then serve the quiche, a quarter for each serving.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Quiche Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 487Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g

26%

Saturated Fat 8g

50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 379mg

126%

Sodium 552mg

24%

Potassium 792mg

23%

Carbohydrate 43g

14%

Fiber 3g

13%

Sugar 4g

4%

Protein 41g

82%

Vitamin A 628IU

13%

Vitamin C 6mg

7%

Calcium 181mg

18%

Iron 4mg

22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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