Irish Boxty With Smoked Salmon
Irish Boxty with Smoked Salmon is a traditional Northern European dish that combines the heartiness of potato pancakes with the delicate flavor of smoked salmon. This recipe is perfect for a cozy brunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in the beaten eggs until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture onto the skillet and flatten it into a pancake shape.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked boxty to a plate and repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
- To serve, top each boxty with slices of smoked salmon and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Garnish with chopped chives.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
- Saturated Fat
- 4g
- Cholesterol
- 20mg
- Sodium
- 780mg
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 2g
Supplies
Large bowl Non-stick skillet Spatula Plate
Tools
Grater Knife Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Irish Boxty with Smoked Salmon alongside a fresh green salad and a glass of crisp white wine for a delightful meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of capers on top of the smoked salmon before serving.
Cost
$12