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Omelette with smoked salmon & chives

A light, creamy omelette topped with smoked salmon, chives and a lemony crème fraîche for a quick elegant meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • olive oil splash, for the pan
  • butter knob, for the pan
  • 50 g smoked salmon or salmon trout ribbons about
  • 3 free-range eggs
  • 1 spring onion finely sliced
  • 2 Tbsp coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp crème fraîche or cultured cream large spoon
  • chives small bunch, finely chopped
  • lemon wedges, to serve
  • red onion finely sliced
  • extra chives additional chopped, to scatter
  • salt to taste (used when whisking eggs)
  • black pepper to taste, for finishing

Equipment

  • non-stick frying pan
  • Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Measuring Spoon

Method
 

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the coconut milk and a pinch of salt, then whisk until combined and slightly frothy.
  2. Mix the crème fraîche with most of the chopped chives (reserve some for garnish) and season lightly; set aside.
  3. Slice the red onion very thinly and finely slice the spring onion; set aside.
  4. Heat a splash of olive oil and a knob of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat until the butter foams.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the pan, scatter over the sliced spring onion, and cook gently until the edges are set and the top is mostly firm, about 3–5 minutes.
  6. If desired, place the pan briefly under a very hot grill to set the top and help the omelette puff (watch closely).
  7. Remove the omelette to a plate, dollop over the chive crème fraîche, arrange the smoked salmon ribbons on top, and scatter the red onion and remaining chopped chives.
  8. Finish with a grind of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • This omelette is best eaten freshly made.
  • Use a non-stick pan for easiest cooking and flipping.
  • Adjust the amount of smoked salmon to taste.