Salmon And Asparagus Tarts Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, use a fork or a wooden spoon to mash together the goat cheese, egg, garlic, tarragon, lemon zest, salt and nutmeg until smooth. Switch to a whisk and beat in the crème fraîche until smooth.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 13-by-11-inch rectangle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined cookie sheet. With a sharp knife, lightly score a 1/2-inch border around the edges of the puff pastry.
• Spread the crème fraîche mixture evenly inside the scored border. Line up the asparagus spears on top, and brush them with olive oil. Sprinkle some salt and the grated Parmesan over the asparagus.
• Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let it cool on the cookie sheet for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours before serving. Then sprinkle black pepper, red-pepper flakes (if using), the shaved Parmesan and tarragon leaves. Drizzle a little oil on top.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Dust a clean work surface with flour, then roll out 600g of the pastry to line a 20 x 30cm tin. Trim the edges with scissors so that the pastry sits 2-3mm higher than the sides of the tin. Prick the surface all over with a fork, then line with baking parchment and add an even layer of baking beans. Place on the hot baking sheet and blind-bake for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, roll out the remaining pastry and any off-cuts, cut into strips and plait together. Take the tin out of the oven, remove the baking beans and brush all over with a thin layer of beaten egg. Stick the pastry plaits onto the edges, brush with beaten egg and return to the oven for another 15 mins until cooked through but not brown.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan over a low heat and add the onion. Cook gently for 15-20 mins or until soft, then stir in the fennel seeds and take off the heat. Leave to cool in the pan.
• Remove the tart case from the oven and set aside while you cook the rest of the filling. Add the asparagus to a large sauté pan, cover with 2-3cm water, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins. Drain, then rinse in cold water to cool down quickly. Leave to dry on kitchen paper. Put the empty pan back on the hob, add the milk and salmon, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 4 mins, turning once.
• Carefully take the salmon out of the milk and lay on a plate. Pour the milk into a large heatproof jug and set aside. Spoon the onion and fennel seeds in an even layer across the base of the pastry case. Add the asparagus and, when the salmon is cool enough to handle, break chunks of it over the asparagus. Add the cream to the milk along with the rest of the eggs, the dill and lemon zest, then season. Pour the mixture into the pastry case, top with the cheese, then carefully put back in the oven for 45 mins-1 hr or until the filling is set and the cheese on top is turning golden. Serve warm or cold with a fennel and rocket salad.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 170C/340°F.
• Place all of the pastry ingredients (except for the olive oil) into a food processor and pulse until combined. If the mixture is too sticky, add more ground almonds.
• Grease your pie tin with the olive oil and place the pastry mixture inside it, pressing it along the bottom and up the sides until everywhere is covered.
• Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, start making the filling. Place the lentils in a saucepan and cover with 500ml water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
• Break the tops from the asparagus spears. Add the asparagus, frozen peas and spinach to a large pan, cover with water, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Drain, then set aside.
• Cut the salmon fillets into chunks and remove the skin. Add the milk and salmon to a large pan, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, slice the onion and gently fry until softened.
• Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, Greek yoghurt, nutmeg and black pepper until combined, then add in the onion, peas, mustard, dill, lemon zest, salmon, spinach, and lentils.
• When the pastry is ready - remove from the oven and pour in the filling mixture, then place your asparagus and fresh dill on top.
• Place back into the oven and bake for a further 10-15 minutes, until the filling has set and the crust has started to brown.

Steps:

• Line 5 individual tart tins with pastry, prick with a fork and bake blind for 15 minutes.
• Flake the fish.
• Microwave the asparagus for 3 1/2 minutes, or poach in a little water for 5 minutes, until tender. Cut into inch long pieces.
• Beat the eggs and cream together with the salt and pper. Divide the salmon and asparagus between the pastry cases and carefully pour in the egg mixture. Place in the oven and bake for a further 30 minutes until the egg mixture is firm and slightly golden.
• If using the pre baked shell, bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until firm in the middle.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Unroll the pastry sheet and score a border about 1cm from the edge. Prick the middle area with a fork all over and glaze the border with the egg yolk. Bake the pastry for 15 mins until puffed up and almost cooked.
• Meanwhile, put the salmon fillets in a microwaveable dish and cover with cling film. Cook in the microwave on High for 2 mins until just cooked. Set aside to cool for 1-2 mins, then flake into chunky pieces. Mix the crème fraîche with the mustard in a small bowl and season.
• Take the pastry out of the oven and flatten the middle area with the back of a spoon. Cover the base with the crème fraîche sauce, then scatter the spinach and salmon flakes over. Bake in the oven for a further 5 mins or until the pastry is cooked and golden. Serve with dressed mixed leaves.