Salmon-Scrambled Egg Packages With Lemon Creme Fraiche

Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2004 found on FoodNetwork.com. This is a beautiful presentation of this great "duo". We cut down on the yolks in the recipe - we used 2 whole eggs and 7 whites - if you choose, you can play around with the eggs.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  slices  good quality smoked salmon (each slice about 3 1/2 by 7 inches)
• 1⁄2 cup creme fraiche or 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 2  teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 9  large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1 -3  teaspoon  white  horseradish cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives
• 1  teaspoon  minced fresh parsley leaves
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2  ounces  caviar
•  dill sprigs, for garnish
• 1⁄4 red onion, chopped, for garnish
• 6  slices  brioche bread or 6  slices  homemade-style white bread, lightly toasted, buttered, and cut into triangles with crusts removed

Directions

1. Lay 1 slice of salmon in the center of 4 plates. Lay a second slice of salmon across the first to form an "x."
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the creme fraiche, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs.
4. Add the cream, salt, pepper, & horseradish and whisk until very frothy.
5. Add the 2 tablespoons of the chopped chives and the parsley, and whisk to blend.
6. In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
7. Add the eggs, and cook, stirring constantly, until fluffy and barely set, removing the pan from the heat occasionally to prevent from overcooking.
8. Remove the pan from the heat when almost completely set and stir gently.
9. Spoon the eggs into the center of the smoked salmon packages.
10. Bring up the sides of the salmon to completely enclose the eggs.
11. Drizzle each package with 2 tablespoons of the lemon creme fraiche and sprinkle with the remaining chopped chives.
12. Top with caviar, garnish with dill sprigs and red onion, and arrange 3 toast triangles on each plate.
13. Serve immediately, as you sip your champagne cocktail.
14. Enjoy.