Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast delight with this Smoked Salmon Bagel recipe! A warm, toasted bagel serves as the perfect canvas for rich cream cheese, delicate slices of smoked salmon, and a sprinkle of capers. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also elevates any brunch gathering with its elegant presentation and burst of flavors. Enjoy this gourmet experience that transforms ordinary mornings into extraordinary culinary adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh bagels
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 4 oz cream cheese (regular or whipped)
- 2 tbsp capers (rinsed)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or chives (chopped)
- 1 lemon wedge
Instructions
- Toast each bagel half until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Spread cream cheese generously on both halves while still warm.
- Layer smoked salmon slices over the cream cheese, overlapping slightly.
- Evenly distribute capers on top of the salmon.
- Garnish with fresh dill or chives and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve immediately for maximum flavor enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg