With Capers, Sour Cream & Soft-Boiled Egg

Some dishes manage to feel quietly impressive without really asking very much of you.

This is one of them.

Warm potatoes dressed while they’re still steaming, rich smoked trout, soft-boiled eggs and plenty of sharpness from lemon and capers - all layered together into something that feels light but still properly satisfying.

The sour cream softens everything, the herbs keep it fresh, and the potatoes carry the dressing in the way only warm potatoes really can.

It works equally well as a slow brunch, easy lunch or the sort of light supper that doesn’t need much else alongside it.

Serves 2

You’ll Need

• 3 new potatoes
• 4 tbsp sour cream
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon
• 4 tbsp All Dressed Up Everyday House
• 1 tin Sea Sisters Smoked Rainbow Trout
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp capers, rinsed
• Dill, to finish

To Make

• Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the potatoes until tender.
• Drain and halve them while still warm, then toss immediately with the Everyday House Dressing so they absorb the flavour properly as they cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, cook the eggs in boiling water for 6 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel and halve.
• Mix the sour cream with the lemon zest and juice, seasoning lightly to taste.
• Spoon the lemony sour cream onto plates or a serving platter. Add the dressed potatoes, then flake over the smoked trout.
• Finish with the soft-boiled eggs, capers and plenty of dill.

Serve immediately while the potatoes are still slightly warm.

Why This Works

Warm potatoes absorb dressing far better than cold ones, which gives the whole salad more flavour from the start.

The smoked trout brings richness without feeling too heavy, while the capers and lemon cut through everything with enough sharpness to keep it balanced.

Then the egg pulls it somewhere closer to a proper meal rather than just a side salad.

Simple ingredients, but all doing exactly what they should.

Best Served With

Something cold and crisp alongside works particularly well here.

Sparkling wine, a sharp white wine or even chilled tonic water with lemon all fit nicely.

Easy Swaps

• Use smoked salmon instead of trout
• Swap dill for chives or parsley
• Add quick-pickled onions for extra sharpness
• Serve over leaves for something lighter

FAQs

Can I make this ahead?

You can prepare the components ahead, though it’s best assembled just before serving while the potatoes are still slightly warm.

What potatoes work best?

New potatoes or waxy potatoes hold their shape best and absorb the dressing well.

What does smoked trout taste like?

Smoked trout is rich and silky like smoked salmon, but slightly lighter and more delicate.

Can I serve this cold?

Yes, though it’s particularly good when the potatoes are still warm from cooking.