Scottish Tweed Kettle

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 4

A hearty Scottish dish with tender salmon and sliced potatoes, cooked in butter and sprinkled with chives.

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

Fat

38g

Scottish Tweed Kettle is a hearty and comforting dish that has been a staple in Scottish cuisine for generations. It is a simple one-dish meal that is easy to make but packed with flavor and nutrients. The dish gets its name from the traditional tweed fabric that is popular in Scotland, and the warm and cozy feeling it brings to mind. This recipe is a classic take on the dish, using fresh salmon steaks and sliced potatoes cooked in rich butter and vinegar. Sprinkled with chives and topped with chopped hard-boiled eggs, this dish is a satisfying and delicious way to enjoy a taste of Scotland in your own home.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F
2.	Grease a large rectangular casserole dish
3.	Layer the sliced potatoes and onions in the bottom of the casserole
4.	Season with salt and pepper
5.	Add the salmon steaks on top of the potatoes and onions
6.	Sprinkle the chives over the salmon
7.	In a saucepan, melt the butter and vinegar together
8.	Drizzle the butter mixture over the salmon
9.	Cover with tin foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until salmon is fully cooked
10.	Sprinkle the chopped hard-boiled eggs on top before serving

PROS

The dish provides a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon, as well as essential vitamins and minerals from the potatoes and onions.
It is also a satisfying and filling meal.

CONS

The dish contains a high amount of fat and calories from the butter and salmon.
Some people may also find the strong flavor of salmon to be too overpowering.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish provides a balanced mix of protein and carbohydrates, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and iron. The omega-3 fatty acids in the salmon also have numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

	4 -6 salmon steaks
	1 1/2 lbs potatoes , sliced
	1 large onion , thinly sliced
	2 tablespoons chives , chopped
	salt and pepper
	3/4 cup butter
	1 tablespoon vinegar
	2 eggs , hardboiled and chopped