Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon
Nutrition per serving
Creamy scrambled eggs topped with smoked salmon and chives: a smart breakfast or brunch, high in protein and omega-3. Ready in 10 minutes, indulgent and filling.
Preparation: 5 min | Cooking: 5 min | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Very easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 242 kcal · 23 g protein · 1 g carbohydrate · 16 g fat
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 80 g smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp soft cheese
- 1 bunch of chives
- salt, pepper
Method
- Beat the eggs with the soft cheese.
- Cook them over a low heat, stirring, for creamy eggs.
- Off the heat, add the salmon cut into strips.
- Sprinkle with chives.
Nutritional benefits
Eggs and smoked salmon together provide complete protein and omega-3 for a very filling meal with almost no carbohydrate, ideal if you are following a low-carb diet. The soft cheese adds a light creaminess. A high-protein breakfast that keeps you going and prevents cravings.
Variations and substitutions
- With spinach or avocado.
- With smoked trout.
- On a slice of wholemeal bread (not low-carb).
- With herbs: dill, parsley.
Storage and making ahead
Best eaten straight away; scrambled eggs do not reheat well.
💡 Good to know
Cook the eggs over a low heat and take them off while they are still a little runny: the residual heat finishes the cooking and keeps them creamy.
Read also
Discover more high-protein recipes · keto & low-carb recipes · gluten-free recipes.
Foods in this recipe: eggs · salmon · soft cheese · chives · salt.
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