Irish cuisine has exploded onto the world food scene over the past decade. Fresh ingredients, innovative pairings, and the ever present potato make this seafood recipe a wonderful way to sample Irish food culture!

Irish Style Smoked Salmon

Makes 4 Servings

1 pound smoked salmon-sliced

potato cakes

1 pound freshly cooked mashed potatoes

2 oz. butter

pinch salt and pepper

2 oz. flour

lemon wedges

dill

small tub crème fraiche or soured cream

*you can substitute Gravadlax, smoked trout, or smoked mackerel

1. Melt butter and add to the hot mashed potato. Season. Sprinkle on the flour and work mixture into a dough. 

2. Roll out in a circular shape and (1/4" thick approx.) on a floured surface.

3. Cut into rounds using a scone cutter (or large biscuit or cookie cutter).

4. Cook on a lightly oiled pan or griddle until brown. Spoon a blob of crème fraiche (or soured cream) on each potato cake.

5. Arrange a generous slice of smoked salmon on top. Garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of dill or parsley.  

Recipe courtesy of BIM, The Irish Sea Fisheries Board and the National Fisheries Institute.  

Photo courtesy of irishculturesandcustoms.com.

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