Savory Spinach and Salmon Tart

Here’s the recipe for a delicious savory tart with spinach and salmon:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of rectangular or round puff pastry
• 250 g fresh or frozen spinach
• 200 g smoked salmon
• 200 g ricotta
• 2 eggs
• 100 g grated cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino or a mix)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutmeg to taste
• Olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic (optional)
• Butter and breadcrumbs for the pan

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. If using frozen spinach, thaw in advance and squeeze out excess water well. If fresh, wash and blanch briefly in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze out all the water.
3. In a pan, sauté a clove of garlic in olive oil (if you decide to use it) and add the spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the garlic clove and let the spinach cool.
4. Cut the smoked salmon into strips.
5. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the eggs, grated cheese, a grating of nutmeg, salt and pepper until you get a homogeneous mixture. Add the spinach and the cut salmon.
6. Prepare a baking pan (round or rectangular that matches the size of the puff pastry) by greasing it with a little butter and sprinkling it with breadcrumbs. This will help achieve a crispier tart.
7. Roll out the puff pastry in the pan, prick the bottom with the tines of a fork and pour the spinach, salmon and ricotta mixture inside the pastry.
8. Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward to partially close the tart.
9. Bake the savory tart for about 25-30 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy.

Trivia

The spinach and salmon savory tart is a classic of home cooking, often served as a main dish or as an appetizer on the occasion of parties and buffets. Spinach and salmon are a winning combination due to the balance between the delicate flavor of the vegetables and the more intense flavor of the smoked fish. Remember that you can customize your savory tart by adding other cheeses or spices to your liking.