Salmon Tart with Creamy Filling
A delightful tart featuring fresh salmon and a creamy, aromatic filling. Easy to make yet impressive, perfect as an appetizer or light meal, with rich flavors and a silky texture

A delightful tart featuring fresh salmon and a creamy, aromatic filling. Easy to make yet impressive, perfect as an appetizer or light meal, with rich flavors and a silky texture
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
45mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
Servings: 6–8- 1 sheet of shortcrust pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 salmon fillet (about 300 g)
- 2 leeks, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced very small
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- A few drops of olive oil
- 200 g strained yogurt
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A little chives, for garnish
Directions
Prepare the pastry:
Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan). Lightly grease the base and sides of a 25 cm tart pan. Lay in the pastry, trimming the edges, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let it cool for 10 minutes.Prepare the salmon:
Dice the salmon and keep it covered in the fridge until ready to use.Cook the vegetables:
In a pan, combine the leeks, carrots, and ½ cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables have absorbed the liquid and the leeks are soft.
Add a few drops of olive oil and the spring onions, sauté for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.Make the creamy filling:
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, and mustard. Season with salt, pepper, and dill.Assemble the tart:
Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly over the partially baked tart shell. Add the diced salmon on top, then carefully pour the egg-yogurt mixture over everything.Bake:
Bake the tart on the middle rack of the oven for about 35 minutes, until the filling is set and the surface lightly golden.Serve:
Let the tart cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of chives.
Recipe Tips
For extra flavor, lightly sear the salmon before adding it to the tart, or add a touch of lemon zest to the filling to brighten the taste.