Leeks Vinaigrette with Fried Eggs and Smoked Prosciutto

Name: Leeks Vinaigrette with Fried Eggs and Smoked Prosciutto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps Champagne vinegar; 2 Tbsps minced chives; 8 larges eggs; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 kilograms medium leeks , white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small shallot, minced; 227 grams slices of speck (See Note); 1 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard

Leeks Vinaigrette with Fried Eggs and Smoked Prosciutto might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 456 calories, 13g of protein, and 31g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. A mixture of champagne vinegar, whole-grain mustard, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Prepare a large bowl of ice water. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the leeks, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the leeks to the ice water to cool.

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Drain well, then transfer the leeks to paper towels to dry, cut side down.

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In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the shallot, mustard and tarragon. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.

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In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Working in batches, fry the speck over moderately high heat, turning once, until crisp around the edges, about 3 minutes.

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Drain on paper towels.

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Add the butter to the skillet and reduce the heat to moderate. Crack 2 eggs into the skillet and fry, basting the eggs with fat, until the whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny, about 3 minutes.

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Transfer the fried eggs to a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Season the fried eggs with salt and pepper.

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In a large bowl, coat the leeks with the vinaigrette, keeping them intact. Arrange the leeks on a platter or on individual plates and top with the speck and fried eggs.

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Drizzle any remaining vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with the chives and serve.

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