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If you’re looking for a recipe that is both sophisticated and easy to make, then you’ll love this Salmon and Leek Quiche.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 85g unsalted butter, cold
• 142g all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 64g chilled cream cheese
• 1 ½ tablespoons (21g) chilled fresh cream
• 1 ½ teaspoons (7g) apple cider vinegar

For the filling:

• 2 sliced leeks
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 400g salmon fillet
• 3 teaspoons salt (I used pink salt)
• 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped dill
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup cream

Instructions:

For the crust:

1. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add the chilled cream cheese and the cooled unsalted butter cubes to the flour mixture.
4. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter and cream cheese into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Add the chilled cream and apple cider vinegar to the mixture and gently mix until a dough forms.
6. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and transfer to a pie dish. Press gently to fit into the dish.
8. Prick the quiche dough with a fork before pre-baking to allow air to escape, as shown in the video.
9. Pre-bake the quiche for about 10 minutes.

For the filling:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Season the salmon fillet with salt and coarsely chopped dill.
3. Preheat your air fryer to the appropriate temperature for grilling (typically around 400°F or 200°C).
4. Place the seasoned salmon fillet in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
5. Grill the salmon in the air fryer for about 8-10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked and has a nice grilled texture.
6. Once the salmon is grilled to your liking, remove it from the air fryer.
7. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the leeks and garlic until soft.
8. Combine the grilled salmon with the sautéed leeks.
9. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, whole milk, and cream.
10. Spread the sautéed leek mixture over the crust in the pie dish.
11. Pour the egg mixture over the salmon and leeks.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
13. Allow the quiche to cool slightly before serving.
14. Enjoy!

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From my kitchen to yours, 

Ana Raquel