Crab Or Shrimp Quiche Food

JULIA CHILD'S SHRIMP OR LOBSTER OR CRAB QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook the shallots or onions in the butter for 1-2 minutes over moderate heat until tender, but not browned.
• Add shellfish meat and stir gently for 2 minutes. Sprinkle on 1/4 tsp of salt and a pinch of pepper.
• Add wine, raise heat and boil for a minute. Allow to cool slightly.
• Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with the cream, tomato paste, and remaining seasonings. Gradually blend in the shellfish and taste for seasoning.
• Pour mixture into pastry shell and sprinkle the cheese over it.
• Bake in upper third of preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until quiche has puffed and browned.

CRAB OR SHRIMP QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Partially bake crust for approximately 8 minutes on lowest rack in oven.
• Remove and turn temperature down to 350 degrees.
• Spread filling (over bottom of shell).
• Poor in the egg mixture and cook for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Let stand for 5-10 minutes prior to serving.