Having seafood in one or the other form is loved by every seafood lover. Cooking seafood as a part of your some dish will be a great idea. I was surfing the internet for seafood recipes. And found quite a few good recipes. But the recipe I liked the most is seafood quiche. We all have heard of pastry filled with meat, vegetables and cheese. But pastry with seafood is an innovative idea.
This dish involves my favorite process. Yes, baking! So everyone out there who loves baking will be in joy, including me. Seafood quiche will be a flavorful treat. Making quiche at home will be a great idea. Quiche is a French dish and you can serve them hot or cold, as per your preference. It is a tart with a filling that can be sweet or savory.
Seafood Quiche is a savory dish that will be fluffy and moist but will also have a flaky crust. This is how you examine a good quiche. If you want to store a piece of quiche for the next day, then you can store it for 3-4 days. You all must be eager to cook it. So check out the recipe below and make all the arrangements accordingly.
Ingredients for Seafood Quiche
Ingredients | Amount |
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Bacon | ½ pound |
Pastry for 9 inch double crust pie | 1 recipe |
Butter | 1 tablespoon melted |
Eggs | 4 |
Half and Half Cream | 2 cups |
Salt | 1 teaspoon |
White Sugar | 1 pinch |
Ground Nutmeg | 1 pinch |
Ground Cayenne Pepper | 1 pinch |
Ground Black Pepper | 1 pinch |
Shredded Swiss Cheese | ¼ pound |
Crabmeat Shredded | 1 can/ 6 ounce |
Shrimp | 1 can drained |
Fresh Mushroom | ½ cup sliced |
You must be eager to taste it. I can’t wait either. These ingredients are easy to find in any supermarket near you. So don’t delay much and get started but before that, have a note of the time taken to prepare the quiche.
How Much Time Will It Take?
Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
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15 minutes | 40 minutes | 55 minutes |
This flavorful dish will take less than an hour. This dish will be a treat for all seafood lovers. 55 minutes for a dish like this is a great deal. So take notes of the instructions and follow.
Seafood Quiche Recipe

- Take a large skillet and add bacon to it. Cook it until it turns brown evenly on medium-high flame. Drain all the crumble and keep them aside.
- St the oven on preheat mode to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Take a large pie pan or quiche and line it with the pie shell. Brush it with the melted butter and sprinkle bacon in the bottom of the pan.
- Beat the cream, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, nutmeg and black pepper with eggs. In the pan with bacon, sprinkle grated cheese over the bacon and this cheese sprinkle the crab meat and shrimp.
- Bake it in the oven for 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake it for 25-30 minutes again. Cool it for 10 minutes.
- Serve it at the desired temperature.
Note– When done with the baking, the quiche might still be wet from inside. So let it cool for a few minutes as this will help in setting up the quiche properly.
This dish is a perfect combination of seafood with pastry. You will surely love it. This meaty delight will take your heart away with its very first bite.
Nutritional Breakdown of Seafood Quiche
To check the nutritional breakdown of Seafood Quiche, you can check the table that I’ve mentioned below.
Calories | 384 |
Protein | 21.2g |
Carbohydrates | 14.6g |
Fat | 26.7g |
Cholesterol | 185.2mg |
Sodium | 821mg |
How to Make Seafood Quiche at Home | Video
Are you having trouble while making the dish? Don’t worry if you are unclear about some steps. I have uploaded the video of the steps involved in this recipe, so watch it and cook it as per it.
After trying the quiche, do share your reviews in the comment section. And for those who are having a query related to the recipe, feel free to ask your questions in the comment section. I will get back to you with the best possible solution. Enjoy your meal.
I never thought to put crab in a quiche before! I’ll have to try this out soon.
Do try it and share your experiences with us.