Smoked salmon & asparagus tartlets recipe

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Makes8
SkillEasy
Preparation Time10 mins
Cooking Time15 mins (may need 3 mins more)
Total Time25 mins
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Asparagus is low in cholesterol and contains no calories, making it one of the healthiest veg around- combined with smoked salmon, this dish is guaranteed to leave you feeling great!

Ingredients

  • 1 x 500g block shortcrust pastry, thawed
  • 2 packs asparagus spear tips, blanched and cooled.
  • 250g (9oz) smoked salmon (use a pack of trimmings as the salmon needs to be in small pieces)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 x 248ml tub soured cream
  • 125ml (4fl oz) milk
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Black pepper and grated nutmeg
  • Few fronds of dill, if desired

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Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 5. Have ready 8 individual tart tins.
  2. Divide pastry into 8 equal portions and use to line each tart tin, place on a baking sheet and bake blind for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile beat together eggs, cream, milk and seasonings and cut or tear salmon into pieces.
  4. After 10 mins, remove tray from oven and remove baking beans and paper from cases.
  5. Divide the asparagus spears and salmon pieces between the cases, gently pour over the egg mixture and return to oven and bake for 15 -18 mins or until pastry is golden and custard set.
Jessica Dady
Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.