Description
Smoked salmon bagel slides perfectly onto your morning plate, bringing New York deli vibes right to your kitchen. Creamy cheese, fresh dill, and tender salmon create a simple yet satisfying breakfast that makes your day deliciously complete.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Seafood:
- 2 ounces smoked salmon
Primary Bread:
- 1 plain or everything bagel
Toppings & Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ¼ red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Fresh dill or chives
- Lemon wedges
- Sliced cucumber
- Avocado slices
- Tomato slices
- Arugula or spinach
Instructions
- Toast the bagel halves at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Your bagel should have a slight crunch but remain soft inside.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly across each bagel half, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
- Layer 2 ounces of smoked salmon carefully over the cream cheese. Arrange the salmon in delicate, slightly overlapping pieces for an elegant presentation.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of capers across the salmon. Distribute them evenly for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Add thin slices of ¼ red onion across the salmon. Separate the rings gently to create a light, decorative layer.
- Chop fresh dill or chives and generously garnish the top of your assembled bagel. The herbs will add a bright, fresh accent to the rich salmon.
- Serve immediately with a fresh lemon wedge on the side. Squeeze the lemon just before eating to enhance the salmon’s delicate flavor.
Notes
- Toast the bagel until golden and crisp for added texture and enhanced flavor.
- Spread cream cheese generously, ensuring full coverage for a creamy base.
- Use high-quality, thinly sliced smoked salmon for the best taste and most delicate texture.
- Consider substituting dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan version, and use plant-based salmon alternatives if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg