Christmas Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon Recipe | Gordon Ramsay

Introduction

Christmas morning in the Ramsay household starts with a late breakfast of deliciously creamy scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. This recipe is a Ramsay family tradition for Christmas Day. It's rich, sumptuous, and incredibly easy to do.

Ingredients

• Croissants
• Salt and pepper
• Smoked salmon
• Eggs
• Butter
• Cream
• Fresh chives

Preparation Steps

1. Toast the Croissants:

   • Slice the croissants into rounds and season lightly with salt and pepper.
   • Toast them in a dry pan (no need for oil due to the butter content in croissants) until they are golden brown and almost glistening.

2. Prepare the Smoked Salmon:

   • Twist the smoked salmon and let it fall naturally over the toasted croissant.

3. Cook the Scrambled Eggs:

   • Break the eggs directly into the pan.
   • Add a generous knob of butter and stir constantly on the heat for a rich, creamy texture.
   • Take the pan off the heat occasionally, scraping the sides to incorporate all the egg.
   • Once the eggs start to set, add a touch of butter, season with salt and pepper, and return to the heat.
   • Add a tablespoon of cream to stop the cooking process and create ultra-creamy scrambled eggs.
   • Fold in freshly chopped chives.

4. Assemble the Dish:

   • Place the toasted croissant rounds on a plate.
   • Add the smoked salmon on top.
   • Spoon the creamy scrambled eggs over the smoked salmon and croissants.

Conclusion

Gordon Ramsay's Christmas morning breakfast of smoked salmon, toasted croissant, and creamy scrambled eggs is the epitome of a luxurious yet comforting holiday meal. The combination of rich flavors and textures makes it an ideal way to start Christmas day or any special morning.