French Food Friday...Smoked Salmon, Spinach, and Zucchini Tart

photo and recipe from here

Gifts from our lovely French neighbour consist of a couple of courgettes and some more eggs direct from her farm.

Normally I make friands when I have an over supply of eggs but this week I am in the mood for something savoury.

Hence this recipe is most appealing....

Smoked Salmon, Spinach, and Zucchini Tart

Makes an 11-inch (28 cm) tart You need:

• Pâte brisée (Tart dough) of your choice (mine is a new crust recipe from the new book); use this recipe for reference if you don’t have a favorite
• 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) spinach leaves
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
• Sea salt and pepper
• 7 ounces (200 g) smoked salmon
• 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) zucchini, finely sliced
• 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) and garnish a mold with the crust. Make small holes at the bottom and place in the fridge while you prepare the topping.
• Blanch the spinach in salted water for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs with the heavy cream and fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste (remember the smoked salmon will bring some salt).
• Add 3/4 of the smoked salmon at the bottom of the tart.
• Arrange the slices of zucchini and spinach on top.
• Pour the egg batter over and add the rest of the smoked salmon (it’s nice when its color peaks through the flan).
• Add chopped parsley and bake the tart for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with a generous salad on the side.

bon appetit à tous, Leeann