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Smoked Salmon with Irish Potato Cakes

Crispy and flaky on the outside and chewy on the inside, these Potato Cakes are a simple yet delicious base for the Smoked Salmon. All that is needed is to boil a Potato, mash it and mix with a couple of ingredients and you are set to cook them. The longest time is that needed to boil the Potato. Topped with savory Smoked Salmon and finished with rich, creamy Creme Fraiche flavored with Chives, this is one unique and delightful Breakfast treat! I cut the recipe in half when I made it today. There's just me and Sparky and I can't see wasting anything. The good news is that the Potato Cake recipe works just fine when cut in half. The below recipe is for the full amount.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Potato Cakes

Instructions

  • Boil Potato in its jacket until very fork tender, about 20 minutes. Peel and discard the skin.
  • Mash the hot Potato with a fork until fairly smooth. RESERVE 2 TBSP Flour, then add the Flour, melted Butter, Salt and Milk. Stir until well combined.
  • Spread the reserved 2 TBSP Flour onto a dry surface. Turn the Potato/Flour mixture onto the is surface and with your hands pat and smooth it into a 1/4 thick rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • Melt 1 TBSP Butter in a large non stick Skillet. Add the Potato Cakes and fry them until lightly golden.
  • Turn and continue to fry another couple of minutes until golden.
  • Remove to a Platter. Carefully add the thinly sliced Smoked Salmon to each Potato Cake
  • Top with Creme Fraiche mixed with the minced Chives and serve while hot.
  • Simple. Delicious and easy too! Another straight from Ireland recipe sure to please!
  • Thanks for stopping by and visiting while I share my love of all things Irish!
  • Journey On! Hugs and much love from me, Karen, TJG