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Warm Irish Potato Boxty with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream

Name: Warm Irish Potato Boxty with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brunch
Ingredients: Raw grated potatoes, 2 cups, well-drained; Mashed potatoes, 1 cup; All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup; Whole milk, 1/4 cup; Egg, 1 large, beaten; Salt, 1 tsp; White pepper, 1/2 tsp; Butter, 2 tbsp, for frying; Smoked salmon, 8 oz, thinly sliced; Fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp; Sour cream, 1 cup; Fresh dill, 2 tbsp, finely chopped; Lemon zest, 1 tbsp; Salt and black pepper, To taste; Fresh dill sprigs; Lemon wedges

A delightful fusion of crispy potato pancakes topped with luxurious smoked salmon and a luscious dill cream, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.

5(377 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 25, 2026

Warm Irish Potato Boxty with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream — Brunch served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potato Boxty

For the Smoked Salmon

For the Dill Cream

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 461 kcal
Protein: 17.5 g
Carbs: 38.7 g
Fat: 26.9 g
Fiber: 2.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1843 kcal
Protein: 70 g
Carbs: 154.8 g
Fat: 107.6 g
Fiber: 10.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Raw grated potatoes 2 cups, well-drained	216	5.6	50	0.3	4.8
Mashed potatoes 1 cup	230	3.2	37.2	8.8	3.4
All-purpose flour 1/2 cup	228	6.5	48.3	0.6	1.6
Whole milk 1/4 cup	38	2	3.6	2	0
Egg 1 large, beaten	72	6.3	0.4	4.8	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
White pepper 1/2 tsp	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.3
Butter 2 tbsp, for frying	204	0.2	0	23	0
Smoked salmon 8 oz, thinly sliced	352	40	0	20	0
Fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
Sour cream 1 cup	492	6.3	11.3	48	0
Fresh dill 2 tbsp, finely chopped	1	0.1	0.3	0	0.2
Lemon zest 1 tbsp	3	0.1	1	0	0.2
Salt and black pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh dill sprigs	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon wedges	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potato Boxty

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, milk, and egg.
Tip: Ensure potatoes are well-drained to prevent watery boxty.
2
Season Batter
Season with salt and white pepper, mixing until well combined.
3
Heat Butter
Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Preparing the Dill Cream

1
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, fresh dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Adjust seasoning as needed.
2
Chill
Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

How to Make Warm Irish Potato Boxty with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Boxty
Heat butter in a pan, scoop batter, and flatten to form pancakes. Cook until golden brown on each side.
2
Assembling the Dish
Layer smoked salmon over each boxty and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
3
Serving
Top with a generous dollop of dill cream just before serving.