Shrimp Quiche With Rice Crust

Shrimp, egg, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, and fresh parsley in a rice and egg crust. Topped with breadcrumbs.
Ingredients -
 

Crust:
1 1/2 cup cooked Long Grain Rice
1 Egg, beaten
1 ounce Cheddar Cheese, shredded
dash Salt and Pepper

Filling:
2 teaspoons Margarine
1 cup Red Bell Peppers
1 cup Red Onions, diced
1 Garlic Clove, minced
6 ounces Small Shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 Eggs, beaten
1 ounce Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Parsley

Topping:
2 teaspoons Margarine
3 tablespoons Plain Dried Breadcrumbs

 
Preparation:
 

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.

2. Spray a 9” glass pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.

3. Combine long grain rice, beaten egg, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.

4. Spoon mixture into pie plate, press against bottom and sides.

5. Bake 25 minutes until firm and lightly browned

6. Remove from oven. Set aside.

7. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees.

8. In a small saute pan, heat 2 teaspoons margarine until hot, but not brown.

9. Saute bell pepper, red onion and garlic until tender.

10. Transfer vegetables to medium mixing bowl. Add shrimp, beaten eggs, cheddar cheese, and fresh parsley. Stir to combine.

11. Spoon the shrimp mixture into baked crust.

12. In a small saute pan, heat 2 teaspoons margarine until hot, but not brown.

13. Add breadcrumbs, stir with margarine and spoon crumbs evenly over filling.

14. Bake quiche 30 to 35 minutes.

15. Remove from oven and allow cooling before cutting and serving.

 
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
 
 
 



Cooking Tip

Plain Dried Breadcrumbs
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs are nice in this recipe. Add a bit more crunch to the top of this pie by using 1/4 cup of the plain dried, or Italian seasoned breadcurmbs, mixed with 3 tablespoons butter. Coat the top of the quiche before baking.

Brunch Tip

Fresh Fruit
Nothing is easier to prepare than a fresh fruit platter. Put out a mix local and seasonal fruits, plus everyones favorites, like pineapple, melon, strawberries, and cantaloupe.