Potatoes stuffed with salmon

Here is the recipe for delicious potatoes stuffed with salmon, with a very Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes
• 200 g smoked salmon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley to taste
• 2 tablespoons of creamy cheese (such as Philadelphia or stracchino)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 clove of garlic (optional)
• Salted capers (optional, rinsed and chopped)
• Chopped chives for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then pierce them several times with a fork.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and season with olive oil, salt, and a little pepper. Bake for about 60 minutes or until soft and cooked through.
4. Once cooked, cut each potato in half lengthwise, and carefully scoop out the inner flesh leaving a thin layer of potato attached to the skin to maintain the shape.
5. Mash the extracted potato flesh in a bowl and add the creamy cheese, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, the juice and zest of lemon. If you like, you can also add a crushed garlic clove and chopped capers for an extra burst of flavor.
6. Cut the smoked salmon into not-too-fine strips and fold it into the potato mixture. Adjust for salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Stuff each potato shell with the mixture and bake again for 10-15 minutes until the surface is lightly colored.
8. Serve hot, garnishing with chopped chives for an added touch of freshness.

Trivia

Baked stuffed potatoes are a versatile dish that can be enriched with various types of fillings. In this version with smoked salmon, the strong and aromatic flavor of the fish pairs perfectly with the soft texture of the potatoes, while the lemon adds a note of freshness ideal for balancing the overall flavor.