Salmon, parmesan, basil and spinach baked eggs

Babiche Martens

This dish is a great idea for Christmas brunch: creamy, rich and delicious. For a sweet start, try this beautiful plaited Cinnamon Brioche and to finish, Watermelon and Lime Granita.

Ingredients

2 tsp	Butter, softened
1 handful	Baby spinach, to line ramekins
12 slices	Smoked salmon
4	Eggs
100 ml	Cream
50 g	Parmesan cheese, grated
1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper
1 to serve	Basil leaves

Directions

1. Grease four 150ml ramekins with the softened butter. Put enough spinach leaves around the edge of each ramekin to create a solid green rim while gently pushing with your fingers to hold.
2. Place the salmon in the same manner so when looking into the ramekin, you will have the green outer layer and the pink of the salmon. Preheat the oven to 180C.
3. Crack an egg into each. Pour over enough cream to just cover, sprinkle with parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until just set. Serve warm, with basil leaves.