Latkes and Smoked Salmon

Arugula and smoked salmon-topped potato and leek latkes are a wonderful addition to the tea table.

Latkes and Smoked Salmon

2014-11-20 22:40:59

Yield: 24 latkes • Preparation: 45 minutes • Cook: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1. ¾ pound red creamer potatoes, coarsely grated and squeezed dry
2. 2 cups finely chopped leeks
3. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4. 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5. 1 large egg, lightly beaten
6. 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
7. 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
8. 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
9. ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
10. 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11. 3 cups baby arugula
12. 1½ tablespoons avocado oil
13. 1 (4-ounce) package smoked salmon, cut into 24 long slices

Instructions

1. Pat potatoes dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, leeks, and flour, tossing gently to combine. Add lime juice, egg, yolk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoons into hot skillet. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Use remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil as needed to cook remaining potato mixture in batches. Drain latkes on paper towels. Set aside, and keep warm.
4. In a medium bowl, toss arugula, avocado oil, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
5. Top each latke with approximately ¼ cup arugula and a slice of smoked salmon. Serve immediately.

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From TeaTime November/December 2011