Egg and Smoked Trout Croissants

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Serves: 4

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Toast fresh croissants and fill with egg and smoked trout to make the best savoury croissants to be enjoyed at Easter or anytime!

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Egg and Smoked Trout Croissants

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4 eggs

4 large croissants

½ cup crème fraiche

1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus extra to serve

½ lemon, grated zest and 2 tsp of juice

1 cup watercress

100g smoked ocean trout slices

Lemon wedges, to serve

Method:

Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan on medium high. Crack eggs one at a time into hot pan. Cook for 2 minutes, until whites set and are crispy around the edges
Split croissants in half and place cut-side up on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Cook under grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until toasted and golden
In a small bowl, combine crème fraiche, chives, lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper and mix well
Spread bases with crème fraiche mixture. Top with watercress, folds of trout slices and then a fried egg. Scatter with extra chives and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and any extra crème fraiche mixture