Irish Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon

How to Make Irish Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes
• 8 ounces smoked salmon
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 whole lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Then, mash them in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add the flour, egg, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.

5. 5

   Form the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.

6. 6

   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add half of the patties.

7. 7

   Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and keep warm.

8. 8

   Repeat with the remaining butter and patties.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and chives together until smooth.

10. 10

    To serve, place a potato cake on a plate, top with a dollop of chive cream cheese, and add slices of smoked salmon.

11. 11

    Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and additional chives if desired.