Potato Latkes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar, and Tarragon Crème Fraîche

Health score
3%
Potato Latkes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar, and Tarragon Crème Fraîche
45 min.
20
129kcal

Suggestions

Potato Latkes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar, and Tarragon Crème Fraîche is an exquisite twist on a beloved classic, perfect for impressing guests or elevating your brunch game. Combining the crispy, golden-brown texture of traditional latkes with luxurious toppings like silky smoked salmon and delicate caviar, this recipe strikes a beautiful balance between comfort and sophistication. The addition of tarragon-infused crème fraîche adds a fresh, herbaceous note that complements the rich flavors perfectly.

Whether you’re serving this as a side dish, an elegant starter, or a refined snack, these latkes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Made from Yukon Gold potatoes, the latkes boast a tender yet crispy texture, achieved by carefully shredding and pressing out excess moisture before frying. The mixture also incorporates onion, eggs, and just the right amount of flour to bind everything together while maintaining a light and fluffy interior.

Cooking enthusiasts will appreciate the versatility of this recipe—ready in under an hour and designed to serve a large group, it’s ideal for holiday gatherings or special occasions. The layering of flavors from the smoky salmon, creamy and tangy crème fraîche with fresh tarragon, and the briny burst from the caviar creates an indulgent bite every time. Enjoy these latkes warm, straight from the oven, and watch them disappear from the platter faster than you can say “l’chaim!”

Ingredients

  • 4.5 tablespoons all purpose flour 
  • ounces caviar 
  • 0.8 cup crème fraîche 
  • large eggs beaten to blend
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • medium onion 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • 12 ounces salmon smoked sliced
  • tablespoons vegetable oil ()
  • pounds yukon gold potatoes unpeeled

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • kitchen towels
  • grater
  • box grater

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Using coarse side of box grater or food processor fitted with coarse grater blade, shred potatoes. Working in batches, wrap potatoes in kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
  2. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat process with onion; add to bowl with potatoes.
  3. Mix next 4 ingredients into potato mixture.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium–high heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 3–inch rounds. Fry latkes until golden brown on bottom, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed, about 4 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer latkes to rimmed baking sheet; keep warm in oven.
  6. Mix crème fraîche and chopped fresh tarragon in small bowl to blend. Divide smoked salmon among latkes. Top each latke with dollop of tarragon crème fraîche, then caviar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories129kcal
Protein20.42%
Fat35.19%
Carbs44.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.39
Glycemic Load
9.86
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.4947825722072%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.58mg
Quercetin
1.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:129.16kcal
6.46%
Fat:5.1g
7.85%
Saturated Fat:1.62g
10.1%
Carbohydrates:14.48g
4.83%
Net Carbohydrates:12.8g
4.65%
Sugar:1.09g
1.21%
Cholesterol:53.57mg
17.86%
Sodium:368.18mg
16.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.66g
13.32%
Vitamin D:3.14µg
20.94%
Vitamin B12:1.21µg
20.11%
Vitamin C:14.06mg
17.05%
Selenium:10.81µg
15.45%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.47%
Potassium:363.91mg
10.4%
Phosphorus:102.81mg
10.28%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.4%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.38%
Magnesium:31.25mg
7.81%
Iron:1.36mg
7.57%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.06%
Fiber:1.68g
6.72%
Copper:0.13mg
6.54%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.08%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.68%
Folate:21.79µg
5.45%
Vitamin K:4.13µg
3.93%
Calcium:36.69mg
3.67%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.44%
Vitamin A:151.27IU
3.03%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.92%
Source:Epicurious