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Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche

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Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche

Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche

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Equipment

  • Smoker/Grill - For smoking salmon

  • Mixing Bowl - For mixing eggs, cream, and leeks

  • Fry Pan - To cook scrambled eggs and sauté leeks

  • High-Speed Blender - For making Meyer lemon cream fraiche from scratch

  • Microwave Oven - For melting butter or warming ingredients quickly

  • Grater - For grating leeks, and additional zest from Meyer lemons

  • Food Processor - For chopping or pureeing ingredients

  • Strainer - To drain liquid when preparing salmon and to ensure smooth texture in egg and leek mixture

  • Nonstick Cooking Spray - For easy release of food from cookware

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream

  • 2 teaspoons grated Meyer lemon peel or regular lemon peel

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 12 large eggs

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 1 1/2 leeks)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 12 slices smoked salmon (about 8 ounces)

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Whisk together crème fraîche or sour cream, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 4 days ahead.
2

Instruction 2

Whisk together eggs, heavy whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 hours ahead.
3

Instruction 3

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté covered until soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Pour egg mixture into pan. Cook until light and fluffy, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, about 8 minutes. Spoon eggs onto warm serving platter. Top with Meyer lemon crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and chives
4

Instruction 4

Serve remaining Meyer lemon crème fraîche alongside.
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