Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup creme fraiche 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

Servings: persons

1 cup creme fraiche 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

1
Whisk together creme fraiche or sour cream, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl.
2
Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 4 days ahead.
3
Whisk together eggs, heavy whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl.
4
Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 hours ahead.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6
Add leeks and saute covered until soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
7
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet.
8
Increase heat to medium-high.
9
Pour egg mixture into pan.
10
Cook until light and fluffy, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, about 8 minutes.
11
Spoon eggs onto warm serving platter.
12
Top with Meyer lemon creme fraiche, smoked salmon, and chives
13
Serve remaining Meyer lemon creme fraiche alongside.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream, 2 teaspoons grated Meyer lemon peel or regular lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 12 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Creme Fraiche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Creme Fraiche

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