Creamy Smoked-Salmon Scrambled Eggs Over Asiago Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    ASIAGO POTATO PANCAKES
    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
    CREAMY SMOKED-SALMON SCRAMBLED EGGS
    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
Preparation
    PREPARE POTATO PANCAKES:
    Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes.
    Whisk together eggs, shallots, Asiago cheese, sliced green onions, flour, salt, pepper &, baking soda together.
    Stir in potatoes, mixing thoroughly but GENTLY.
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    Spoon potato mixture into skillet.
    Forming pancakes about 3 inches in diameter.
    Cook 3-4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
    Repeat with remaining potato mixture, adding oil as necessary; keep warm.
    PREPARE SMOKED-SALMON SCRAMBLED EGGS:
    Prepare pancakes, cover, and keep warm.
    Whisk together eggs, cream, and 3 tablespoons chives.
    Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    Cook eggs, stirring with a spatula, until they hold together but are still SOFT!
    Add cream cheese so that it melts into the eggs, to make them creamier.
    Add smoked salmon, and continue cooking 1 minute, until the eggs are cooked but still moist, DON'T OVERCOOK!
    Arrange 3 pancakes each on 4 individual serving plates.
    Spoon the eggs on top.
    Combine shallots and creme fraiche, and dollop on eggs.
    Sprinkle with remaining chives and pepper.
    ENJOY!

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