When it comes to cooking, creating a delectable meal that features tantalizing flavors and a delightful combination of textures can be an exciting adventure. If you're looking for a recipe that encapsulates all of these qualities, then a salmon, goat cheese, and leek tart is an absolute must-try. Not only is it a visually stunning dish, but the harmonious blend of flavors will leave you wanting more. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply seeking a culinary experience that will delight your taste buds, this detailed guide will take you through the steps necessary to craft this mouthwatering dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unravel the secrets of creating a perfect salmon, goat cheese, and leek tart.
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SMOKED SALMON, ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE TART
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Liberally butter a 9-inch tart pan with a removable base.
- For the crust: In a food processor, combine the flours, parsley, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture forms a coarse meal. With the motor running, gradually add the ice water and process until the mixture forms a ball. Form the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 10-inch round. Place the dough in the prepared pan and trim any excess dough from the top of the pan. Using a fork, prick the dough all over and bake for 12 minutes. Let the crust cool for 15 minutes.
- For the filling: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the arugula and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Spoon the leek mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the goat cheese and smoked salmon on top.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until frothy. Pour the egg mixture over the filling. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake until the filling has set and the cheese begins to brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes, then remove the sides and base of the tart pan.
- Cut the tart into wedges. Serve warm or chilled.
GOAT-CHEESE LEEK TART
This tart showcases the thyme flavoring of the goat cheese filling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack on lowest shelf. In a medium bowl, toss leeks with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, 2 egg yolks, and thyme. Lightly season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, beat remaining egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash.
- Place pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread goat-cheese mixture on crust, leaving a 2-inch border. Top with leeks. Fold edge of dough over filling, pinching folds together to seal. Brush dough with egg wash.
- Bake until crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into wedges; serve.
SALMON, GOAT CHEESE, AND LEEK TART
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square. Line 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom with pastry, cutting off excess at edge. Using fork, pierce dough all over. Freeze pastry 5 minutes. Cover pastry with aluminum foil. Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake pastry 15 minutes. Remove weights and foil. Bake crust until golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool completely on rack. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add whipping cream and simmer until leek mixture is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Let mixture cool.
- Using wooden spoon, beat herb cheese, goat cheese, and cream cheese in large bowl until well blended. Stir in leek mixture, then lemon juice and thyme. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition.
- Spread half of filling over bottom of crust. Top with smoked salmon. Top salmon with remaining filling. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake tart until filling is set, about 30 minutes. Transfer to platter. Let tart cool to room temperature. Cut tart into wedges and serve.
BELGIAN LEEK TART WITH AGED GOAT CHEESE (FLAMICHE AUX POIREAUX)
Provided by Molly Wizenberg
Categories Milk/Cream Bake Vegetarian Mother's Day Lunch Goat Cheese Leek Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Crust:
- Combine 4 tablespoons ice water and cider vinegar in small bowl. Blend flour and salt in processor. Add butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. With machine running, slowly add water-vinegar mixture, processing until moist clumps form. If dough seems dry, add ice water by teaspoonfuls.
- Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Allow dough to soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Roll dough out on lightly floured work surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough onto bottom and up sides. Fold in overhang and press to extend dough 1/2 inch above sides of pan. Line pan with foil and dried beans or pie weights. Bake until dough looks dry and set, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and beans and continue to bake until crust is pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool while preparing filling.
- Filling:
- Whisk milk, cream, egg, egg yolk, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over bottom of warm crust; spread leek confit over and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Pour milk mixture over. Bake until filling has puffed, is golden in spots, and center looks set, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool slightly. Remove pan sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.
LEEK & GOAT'S CHEESE TRAYBAKE TART
This cheese and vegetables shortcrust pastry tart is perfect for a midweek meal, or picnic, and it's cheap to prepare
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Starter, Supper
Time 1h
Yield Cuts into 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200/180C fan/gas 6. Line a non-stick tin (24cm x 20cm x 3cm deep) with baking parchment. Unravel the pastry and use it to line the tin. It should fit almost perfectly except for a slight overhang at the ends. If there are any cracks in the pastry, gently press them together with your fingers, then prick the base. Line with more baking parchment, fill with baking beans and bake for 15 mins. Remove the paper and beans and bake 5 mins more to dry the base.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick frying pan, fry the leeks in the butter with most of the thyme until soft - about 8 mins. Tip into a bowl and pour in the milk, then add the nutmeg, some seasoning and the eggs. Beat until well mixed, then stir in the chopped goat's cheese.
- When the pastry case comes out of the oven, tip in the leek mixture, arrange the sliced cheese on top and scatter over the hazelnuts and the remaining thyme. Return to the oven for 25-30 mins until the filling is set. Trim away the excess pastry at the ends if you like and serve warm or at room temperature with a tomato salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
GOAT CHEESE SALMON
This recipe for salmon is so simple and delicious, it's crazy! This is great for any weeknight dinner, yet will impress your guests, as well. Serve with oven roasted herbed potatoes or jasmine rice. Enjoy!
Provided by Ani
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in the baking dish. Make small incisions in each fillet, and stuff with equal amounts of the herbed goat cheese. Spread equal amounts prepared Dijon mustard mayonnaise blend over each fillet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake salmon 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 188.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
GOAT'S CHEESE, SHALLOT AND LEEK TART - A BIT OF A FRENCH TART!
A very simple and extremely tasty tart that I often make when leeks are in season. You can make your own pastry if you wish - I do when I have lots of time, but this works equally well with good quality ready-made flaky pastry, thus cutting down on time. Try to use small, thin leeks and try to get hold of little pink shallots - it just makes it so colourful when cut and served. This tart freezes beautifully; you just need about 3-4 hours to defrost it and then to reheat it, just pop it into the oven on a low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes. However, it is delicious served and eaten cold as well. Great picnic food or wonderful for a light & elegant luncheon dish. I also serve this at celebrations as part of a finger buffet - it can be baked in a square tin for events like that - making it easier to cut and portion. One point, this is what I would call a soft set tart - so when you take it out of the oven, do not be alarmed if it appears to be too soft; it will set as it cools, making it deliciously creamy and not at all rubbery! N.B. I have called this a bit of a French Tart, just a play on my Zaar name! But, it could be Welsh, using Welsh goat's cheese & Welsh leeks, or even English, you can obtain a wonderful array of English goat's cheeses now.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 1 Tart, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- You will need a 7½ inch (19 cm) diameter fluted quiche tin with a removable base, 1¼ inches (3 cm) deep, very lightly buttered, and a small, solid baking sheet.
- Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 5, 375°F (190°C) and pop the baking sheet in to pre-heat on the centre shelf.
- Now prepare the leeks. First, take the tough green ends off & discard them; leave some of the lighter green & then make a vertical split about halfway down the centre of each one and clean them by running them under the cold-water tap while you fan out the layers - this will rid them of any hidden dust and grit. Then slice them in half lengthways and chop into ½-inch (1 cm) slices.
- Next, in a medium-sized frying pan, melt the butter over a gentle heat and add the leeks, shallots and some salt. Give it all a good stir and let them cook gently, without a lid, for 10-15 minutes or until the juice runs out of them. Then you need to transfer them to a sieve set over a bowl to drain off the excess juice. Place a saucer with a weight on top of them to press out every drop.
- Roll it out into a circle on a lightly floured surface. As you roll, give it quarter turns to keep the round shape and roll it as thinly as possible. Now transfer it, rolling it over the pin, to the tin. Press it lightly and firmly over the base and sides of the tin, easing any overlapping pastry back down to the sides, as it is important not to stretch it. Now trim the edges and press the pastry up about ¼ inch (5 mm) above the rim of the tin all round, and then prick the base all over with a fork.
- After that, paint some of the beaten egg for the filling over the base and sides. Now place the tin on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden. Check halfway through the cooking time to make sure that the pastry is not rising up in the centre. If it is, just prick it a couple of times and press it back down with your hands.
- While the pastry case is pre-baking, crumble the goats' cheese with your hands, and then gently combine it with the leeks & shallots in the sieve. Now, in a jug, mix the beaten eggs with the crème fraîche or double cream, seasoning with just a little salt (there is some already in the leeks) and a good grinding of freshly milled black pepper.
- As soon as the pastry case is ready, remove it from the oven; arrange the leeks, shallots and cheese all over the base. Pour the cream and egg mixture over the top of the cheese, shallots & leeks, then put the tart back on the baking sheet with the oven shelf half pulled out, then gently slide the shelf back in and bake the tart for 30-35 minutes, until it's firm in the centre and the surface has turned a lovely golden brown.
- Next, remove it from the oven and allow it to settle for 10 minutes before serving. These 10 minutes is important, as it will be much easier to cut into portions. The best way to remove the tart from the tin is to ease the edges from the sides of the tin with a small knife, then place it on an upturned jar or tin, which will allow you to carefully ease the sides away.
- Next slide a palette knife or wide fish slice underneath and ease the tart on to a plate or board ready to serve, or simply cut it into portions straight from the tin base.
- Serve for picnics, light lunch with mixed salad and baked potatoes or as finger food for a buffet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.5, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 170.5, Sodium 441.4, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 15.4
Tips:
- To ensure the tart crust is cooked evenly, pre-bake it before adding the filling.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the filling, such as fresh salmon, creamy goat cheese, and tender leeks.
- Don't overcook the salmon, as it can become dry and tough. Cook it until it is just opaque in the center.
- To prevent the leeks from becoming too soft, sauté them briefly before adding them to the tart filling.
- Season the filling generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors of the salmon, goat cheese, and leeks.
- Top the tart with grated Parmesan cheese before baking to add a golden, crispy crust.
- Let the tart cool slightly before slicing and serving to allow the filling to set.
Conclusion:
This delicious salmon, goat cheese, and leek tart is a perfect meal for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and flavorful topping, this tart is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give this salmon, goat cheese, and leek tart a try.
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