Smoked Salmon Dill And Red Onion Omelette Food

SMOKED SALMON, DILL, AND RED ONION OMELETTE

Steps:

• Slice the smoked salmon into thin shreds, zest the lemon, coarsely chop the capers and slice the red onion horizontally into thin wedges. Set these ingredients aside.
• Finely chop the dill, and combine it with the Dijon mustard and low-fat cream and mix well.
• In a medium-sized bowl, gently beat the eggs and add the dill, mustard and cream mixture. Grind in some fresh black pepper and mix well.
• Bring a large, non-stick frying pan to a medium heat, and add the olive oil and butter. As they start to heat up and melt, add the onion, lemon zest and dill and cook until they start to soften.
• Then, add the shredded smoked salmon and cook gently and mix well. The colour of the salmon will rapidly turn from a darker to softer pink. At this stage, make sure that all ingredients are evenly spread out over the bottom of the pan. Give the egg mixture a final whisk, and pour into the pan.
• Leave the pan on a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom of the omelettte starts to firm up. The next step depends on if you have a chef's torch at your disposal.
• If you have a chef's torch, then let the fun begin. With the bottom of the omelette still cooking, fire up the chef's torch and scorch the top. Very quickly, the top will start to blister, and the liquid top will start to firm up. Continue until the top of the omelette is browned/scorched on top and firm to the touch.
• If you are not a budding pyromaniac like me and do not have a chef's torch, no worries. Instead, fire up the grill to a medium setting and place the pan underneath. Keep an eye on it as the top of the omelette will start to bubble and blister quickly. Once the top has a firm texture, remove.

SMOKED SALMON OMELETTE

Steps:

• (Note: If using a nonstick skillet, skip this step.) To prepare a black steel skillet: Heat skillet over medium heat until it starts smoking. Spread salt in an even layer. Use several layers of paper towels to rub the salt into the skillet, releasing any impurities stuck to the bottom; be very careful, as the skillet is hot! When the bottom is smooth, turn off heat and discard salt. You have just created a clean, nonstick surface for the eggs-so you're ready to cook!
• Make clarified butter: In a small saucepan, melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter over medium heat and bring to a simmer, 5-7 minutes. As white foam collects on the surface, skim off with a small ladle or spoon and discard; these are the milk solids. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue skimming until the butter is clear. Pour the clarified butter through a cheesecloth-lined strainer to catch the smaller milk solids, and set aside. (Note: Clarified butter has a higher smoke point than regular butter, allowing for cooking at higher temperatures. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several months.) Cut smoked salmon into ¼-inch slices. Set aside. Crack eggs into a medium bowl. Add a few pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Use a fork to whisk until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
• Heat the black steel skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon clarified butter and swirl to coat the bottom and partway up the sides. Pour the eggs into the hot skillet. Begin quickly and gently shaking the skillet, while also stirring the eggs vigorously with a fork (or a rubber spatula, if you're using a nonstick skillet). Use small circular movements to loosen the curds and lightly scramble. While scrambling, occasionally run the fork around the edge of the skillet, moving the cooked egg back into the center, 30-45 seconds. Switch to a heatproof rubber spatula; continue shaking the skillet, loosening the cooked egg from the edges, and lightly scrambling until the eggs are half curdled, about 20 more seconds. Tap the skillet on the stovetop several times to level the eggs. Turn heat to low. Working quickly, place salmon slices in an even layer across the center of the eggs. Use a zester to add about ½ teaspoon lemon zest over the salmon, followed by chopped chives.
• Tilting the skillet slightly away from yourself, begin rolling the omelette: First, loosen the edge closest to the handle, then roll it toward the middle. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and let it melt along the exterior of the omelette.When the omelette is half-rolled, run the spatula around the far edge to release the eggs from the skillet. Then tilt the skillet more sharply and tap it firmly on the stovetop to loosen the omelette. Bang on the handle with your free hand to help the far edge begin to roll up, and use the spatula as needed to fold it toward the center of the omelette. Holding the skillet over the plate, roll the omelette and gently flip it onto the plate, seam side down.
• If necessary, use your hands or a spatula to gently perfect the shape and tuck in any loose edges. Spread remaining ½ tablespoon butter across the top of the omelette. Garnish with a spoonful of caviar on top and serve immediately.

SMOKED SALMON FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Saute the onion and butter in a 10-inch oven-proof omelet pan over medium-low heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the heavy cream, goat cheese, smoked salmon, scallions, dill, salt, and pepper and combine. Pour the mixture over the onions and place the omelet pan in the center of the oven. Bake the frittata for about 50 minutes, until it puffs and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve hot directly from the pan.

THE LOX OMELET

Steps:

• 1) Roughly chop or shred smoked salmon and dice red onions.
• 2) Add butter to a small omelette pan until melted over medium-high heat and then add the smoked salmon, red onions, and capers. Try to distribute the fillings evenly over the surface of the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes.
• 3) Meanwhile, whisk eggs together with milk with a fork to scramble them.
• 4) Pour eggs over the filling mixture in the pan. Turn heat down to medium and cook eggs. As the eggs cook, use a flat spatula to push the cooked eggs to the center and tilt the pan slightly to let the uncooked eggs flow to the outside.
• 5) Cook the eggs until they are almost all the way cooked. There will be a very thin layer of uncooked egg on the top and that's fine.
• 6) Add cream cheese to one half of the omelette and use a spatula to fold the egg over to form an omelette.
• 7) Cook omelet for another 30-45 seconds on each side to melt the cheese and finish cooking the eggs.
• 8) Serve omelette with fresh dill.

OPEN-FACED SMOKED SALMON OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and arrange the oven rack in the highest position.
• Put the eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until frothy.
• Melt the butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the egg mixture and let sit until the bottom starts to cook. Using a rubber spatula, slowly push the cooked egg from 1 side of the skillet to the other, allowing the raw egg to reach the bottom and cook--this creates fluffiness and keeps the bottom from burning.
• When the omelet is cooked on the bottom and the top is still runny, place the skillet just under the broiler with the oven door open and the handle sticking out, and broil until the omelet rises and browns lightly, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, flip the omelet in the skillet and cook briefly, to finish.)
• Scatter the cream cheese and smoked salmon over the omelet; then sprinkle with the onion and capers. Broil again to warm the topping, about 30 seconds
• Transfer the omelet to a cutting board, and cut into 4 triangles. Divide the omelets among plates and garnish with the lemon slices and dill.

SMOKED SALMON, ONION & DILL OMELET / OMELETTE

Steps:

• Crack eggs into a bowl. Add dill and season with salt and pepper.
• Use a fork to whisk until well combined.
• Melt butter in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Cook onion in butter for 4 minutes or until soft,.
• Add the egg mixture and tilt the pan until it covers the base. As the omelet begins to set, lift the edge so the uncooked egg mixture can run underneath.Place 40g (2 slices) smoked salmon over half the omelet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it is just set.
• Fold in half and slide onto a plate.
• Serve immediately with salad leaves.

SMOKED SALMON OMELET

Steps:

• NOTE: This makes a great brunch dish with a tossed green salad.
• In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, mustard, and dill; set aside. In a small bowl stir together cream cheese and chopped smoked salmon; set aside. Spray an 8-inch non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Heat pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the beaten eggs and cover. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until egg has set. Spoon 1/2 salmon mixture onto the half of the omelet away from the handle. Tilt the pan over serving plate and scoot the omelet out of pan, folding in-half as it slides out of pan. Repeat with remaining egg and salmon mixture.
• Drizzle omelet with dill cream mixture and garnish with caviar and chives if desired.

SMOKED SALMON PIZZA WITH RED ONION AND DILL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place pizza crust on baking sheet.
• Bake until crisp at edges, about 13 minutes.
• Transfer crust to rack; cool to lukewarm.
• Blend cream cheese with next 4 ingredients.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread cheese topping over crust, leaving 1-inch border.
• Top with salmon.
• Slice pizza and transfer to platter.

SMOKED SALMON OMELET WITH RED ONIONS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Whisk eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl to blend.
• Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a 8-inch diameter nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Ladle 3/4 cup of the egg mixture into the skillet.
• Cook until eggs are softly set, stirring often and lifting edge of eggs to allow uncooked portion to run under, covering skillet if necessary to help set the top.
• Place 1/4 of the salmon on half of the omelet.
• Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon onion and 1 teaspoon capers.
• Top with 2 tablespoons cream cheese.
• Fold omelet in half and slid out onto plate.
• Repeat with ingredients to make 3 more omelets.

SWISS SMOKED SALMON OMELET

Steps:

• In small bowl, blend eggs, milk, pepper and salt.
• In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet.
• Cook until eggs are set, about 5 minutes, lifting edges occasionally with spatula and letting liquid run under edges.
• Sprinkle salmon and cheese over one half of the omelet.
• With spatula, carefully fold other half over filling.
• Cook until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.

SMOKED SALMON OMELETS WITH CAPERS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Whisk eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl to blend.
• Melt 2 tsps. butter in an 8 inch nonstick skillet over a medium heat.
• Ladle 3/4 cup egg mixture into skillet.
• Cook until eggs are softly set, stirring often and lifting edges to allow uncooked portion to run under.
• Place 1/4 of salmon on half of omelet.
• Sprinkle with 1 tbls. onion and 1 teaspoons capers.
• Top with 2 tbls. cream cheese.
• Fold omelet in half and slide out onto plate.
• Repeat with remaining butter, egg mixture, salmon, onion, capers and cream cheese to make 3 more omelets.

SMOKED SALMON & CARAMELIZED ONION OMELET ( #13)

Steps:

• In a med bowl, beat eggs w/salt & pepper till just blended.
• In a 9-in skillet over med-heat, heat the oil & saute onion (stirring often) till soft & caramelized (10-12 min).
• Turn out of the pan & set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt butter over med-heat.
• Pour eggs into the pan & cook, lifting from the edge to let the runny portion flow underneath.
• When almost set, scatter the onion & salmon over it.
• Roll over 1/3 of the omelet & tilt it onto a warm plate, making another fold.
• Divide omelet into 2 servings.
• Spoon sour cream over the top, sprinkle w/chives & serve immediately. (Serving w/toasted bagels was suggested).