Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon ar a classic combination as the flavours compliment each other so well. They are an indulgence normally sampled on high days and holidays, as good quality smoked salmon is a luxury some can only afford on special occasions. It's also nice to have something that can be considered a special breakfast. So this combo is often found on the Christmas day breakfast menu in many British homes.

Serves 2 and can easily be increased as packets of smoked salmon usually provide more than is needed for 2 people

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Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 20ml double cream per egg, you can substitute for milk but they aren't as nice!
• 2 slices of smoked salmon
• Salt and pepper
• 2 slices of bread buttered and quartered

Method

1. Scramble your eggs per the basic recipe
2. Arrange the bread and butter on the plates
3. Lay a slice of salmon on each plate then spoon half the eggs into the centre of each slice
4. Carefully fold the ends of the fish over the top of the eggs
5. Eat and enjoy

Serving suggestions and variations

• Not keen on the idea of eating uncooked fish chop up a small amount of salmon and stir it into the eggs after they have been cooked. The heat of the eggs will cook the salmon in no time, serve on toast.
• Want a more substantial meal for lunch then add a side salad or cook some tomatoes and mushrooms to go with it.
• Try alternative breads with the dish. Rye or low GI bread has a nutty flavour to it which is complimentary, soda bread has a lovely dense texture which is also pleasant.
• substitute smoked trout for the salmon
• for a veggy version why not use some spinache leaves instead of the salmon
• if you don't like fish try using ham

Acknowledgements

I first had this combination when staying at a hotel in Stafford. It was a great combination that I have subsequently found out is a classic. My only guidance is that hotel cooked scrambled eggs are not a good experience unless they have been cooked fresh so if you see this on a menu check the egg situation before you order.

Fancy something else from our collection then why not try one of the following;

• Asparagus is another one of those special ingredients due to it's short season. Have a go at our Asparagus Galette if you a small quantity that your don't want to waste.
• a side salad makes a great accompaniment to a galette and our potato salad is a popular ingredient to salad in our house
• if you are having a celebration then why not serve up a Raspberry Meringue Gateaux, or the coffee nut version, to really wow them.

Eat and enjoy!