PrintSilky Smoked Salmon Omelette for a Quick Gourmet Breakfast
Make a restaurant-quality, protein-packed French omelette with smoked salmon and fresh herbs in under ten minutes. This recipe delivers a custardy texture perfect for a luxurious, fast meal.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 8 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 ounce smoked salmon (Nova lox), thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs, water (or milk), salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until just combined. Do not over-whisk; you want a smooth, not frothy, mixture.
- Place a 7-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and let it melt until it foams but does not brown.
- Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan. Let the eggs set slightly around the edges, about 30 seconds.
- Using a heat-resistant rubber spatula, gently push the cooked egg from the edges toward the center while tilting the pan so the uncooked egg flows underneath. Repeat this process around the pan until most of the egg is barely set but still moist on top. This creates the silky texture.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Arrange the smoked salmon slices over the center third of the omelette.
- Sprinkle the chopped chives and dill over the salmon.
- Tilt the pan slightly and use the spatula to fold one edge of the omelette over the filling. Then, gently roll or fold the omelette out onto a plate, forming a neat oval shape. Serve immediately for a high protein quick breakfast.
Notes
- For the silkiest egg texture, keep your heat low and cook slowly. The eggs should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the heat.
- Use high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor in this easy smoked salmon omelet.
- This recipe is a great healthy breakfast for nurses or anyone needing a fast, premium meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 450