Creamy Smoked-Salmon Scrambled Eggs over Asiago Potato Pancakes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My girlfriend (from long ago) Judy and I were served brunch by a friend who is starting her catering business again. We had Champagne Punch & a few other items but all I wanted were those fabulous eggs & potato pancakes! It was so good! It was delicious! ;) I would prefer a white Chardonay or any very dry Spanish wine but what do I know? :) Ingredients:
2 russet potatoes, baked and thorougly chilled |
2 large eggs |
1 tablespoon minced shallot |
3 tablespoons grated asiago cheese |
2 tablespoons sliced green onions |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/3 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed |
8 large eggs |
3 tablespoons heavy cream or 3 tablespoons milk |
6 tablespoons chopped chives, divided |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4 ounces chopped smoked salmon |
1 tablespoon very finely minced shallot |
3 tablespoons whipped light chive & onion cream cheese or 3 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese |
1/4 cup creme fraiche (i prefer sour cream) or 1/4 cup sour cream (i prefer sour cream) |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. PREPARE POTATO PANCAKES:.
2. Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes.
3. Whisk together eggs, shallots, Asiago cheese, sliced green onions, flour, salt, pepper &, baking soda together.
4. Stir in potatoes, mixing thoroughly but GENTLY.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Spoon potato mixture into skillet.
7. Forming pancakes about 3 inches in diameter.
8. Cook 3-4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
9. Repeat with remaining potato mixture, adding oil as necessary; keep warm.
10. PREPARE SMOKED-SALMON SCRAMBLED EGGS:.
11. Prepare pancakes, cover, and keep warm.
12. Whisk together eggs, cream, and 3 tablespoons chives.
13. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
14. Cook eggs, stirring with a spatula, until they hold together but are still SOFT!
15. Add cream cheese so that it melts into the eggs, to make them creamier.
16. Add smoked salmon, and continue cooking 1 minute, until the eggs are cooked but still moist, DON'T OVERCOOK!
17. Arrange 3 pancakes each on 4 individual serving plates.
18. Spoon the eggs on top.
19. Combine shallots and creme fraiche, and dollop on eggs.
20. Sprinkle with remaining chives and pepper.
21. ENJOY!
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