Spinach and shrimp quiche

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Nine-inch Cornmeal Crust Tart Shell; see * Note
2Eggs
1cupHeavy cream
1tablespoonCrystal hot sauce
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
2cupsJulienned onions
2poundsFresh spinach
2tablespoonsMinced shallots
2tablespoonsMinced garlic
1poundsRock shrimp
1cupGrated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1cupGrated Gruyere cheese
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
=== GARNISH ===
1Long chives; if desired
2tablespoonsChopped chives
2tablespoonsGrated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1tablespoonBrunoise red peppers

Directions

* Note: See the "Cornmeal Crust Tart Shell" recipe which is included in this collection.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook the spinach until barely wilted, squeeze dry and chop. In a mixing bowl, whisk in the eggs, cream, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the onions, spinach, shallots, garlic, shrimp, and cheeses. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the Cornmeal Crust tart shell. Bake for 30 minutes or until the quiche sets.

Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes. Place a slice of the quiche on the plate. Garnish with chives, cheese and peppers. This recipe yields 8 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2369 broadcast 10-09-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@...

11-24-1996

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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