Smoked Salmon Tart

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 25

Ingredients:
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 leeks, trimmed and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 8 oz. Alaska Smoked Salmon, flaked
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss or Emmenthaler cheese
• 2 Tablespoons dried regular or Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 package (17 oz.) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon water

Directions:
In large pan, cook leeks and garlic in oil over medium heat until leeks are soft, stirring occasionally. (Add water, if necessary, to prevent scorching.) Stir in herbs; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a bowl, combine Alaska Smoked Salmon, cheese, bread crumbs and cayenne pepper. Lightly stir in vegetable mixture.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide and roll out puff pastry to fit 10-inch tart pan. Fit one pastry sheet into dish. Add filling; top with remaining pastry sheet. Trim and seal edges; brush with egg wash. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Nutrients per serving:
574 calories, 39g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 61% calories from fat, 59mg cholesterol, 19g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 1.5g fiber, 551mg sodium, 270mg calcium and 2.4g omega-3 fatty acids.

Recipe by:
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute