Smoked Salmon and Leek Scramble with Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche

A luxurious breakfast dish featuring fluffy scrambled eggs with tender leeks, topped with silky smoked salmon and a citrusy Meyer lemon crème fraîche. Perfect for a special brunch or elegant breakfast.

6 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons grated Meyer lemon peel or regular lemon peel
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 large eggs
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • cups leeks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 slices smoked salmon
  • 1 tablespoon chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    5 min

  2. 2.

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

    5 min

  3. 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

    18 min

  4. 4.

    Serve remaining Meyer lemon crème fraîche alongside.

    2 min