This Smoked Salmon Omelette recipe makes a special breakfast or brunch! Full of flavor, it only takes a few minutes to prepare.
There’s just something about smoked salmon anything for a luxurious breakfast or brunch. Here’s a fun idea that takes a few minutes but looks elegant: Omelet with smoked salmon! The flavor is unreal: Buttery smoked salmon vs tender eggs, a burst of salty feta and fresh chives. It looks beautiful but only takes a few minutes. Prepare a few for a lazy brunch with strawberry smoothies or coffee smoothies on the side! (How good does that sound?)
Ingredients for a smoked salmon omelette
This smoked salmon omelet only requires a few ingredients to create bright, vibrant flavors. It’s suitable for a simple breakfast, an invigorating brunch, or even a simple dinner with a green salad. Here’s what you need:
- Smoked salmon: Use cold-smoked salmon (which has a soft texture), not hard-smoked (which is flaky and looks more like cooked salmon). Or of course either work! You can also use lox if it’s available to you.
- eggs
- feta cheese
- chives
- Dried dill
- salt and pepper
- olive oil, for cooking
Tips for making a smoked salmon omelette
This smoked salmon omelet uses the American omelette technique, as opposed to the French technique like our classic omelette. Rolling smoked salmon chunks into a tender French omelette can be tricky. So, the American technique is simpler here: boil eggs harder and form a semicircle instead of a roll. Here are some notes on the process:
- Before you begin, read the entire recipe. Check out the recipe below to get a good idea of what you’re getting into.
- Prepare everything before cooking: the process is quick! Prepare salmon, feta and chives before lighting the fire.
- In a small 8-inch skillet, cook the eggs until almost set, 2 minutes. The size of the pan is important to get the right size omelet.
- Add toppings, then cut in half and cook for 1 minute. You can leave the filling partially uncovered as in the photos! It’s okay if the top breaks a bit: it will stay together while cooking.
Do them for a crowd
When you’re entertaining, it’s easier to make these smoked salmon omelettes to order. Here are some tips for making multiple omelettes at once:
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the egg portions. When cooking them, add about 6 tablespoons of eggs to the pan for each omelette. It’s barely ½ cup, or just over ⅓ cup.
- Keep cooked omelettes warm in a 200 degree oven while you make the other omelettes. Place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Ways to turn it into a meal
This Smoked Salmon Omelet is perfect for an easy breakfast or brunch special: it looks way fancier than it is! You can eat it as an easy healthy breakfast or spice it up with some fun brunch recipes for a special meal. Here are some decorating ideas:
More breakfast and brunch recipes
A smoked salmon omelet is the perfect way to start the day! Here are some fun and easy-to-try breakfast and brunch recipes:
The description
This Smoked Salmon Omelette recipe makes a special breakfast or brunch! Full of flavor, it only takes a few minutes to prepare.
- 2 eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried dill
- 2 grind freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon the water
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- ¼ cup Smoked salmon, crumbled (1 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon chopped chives
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk vigorously with kosher salt, dill, pepper and water until the mixture is fluffy and all the egg whites are incorporated.
- Heat the olive oil in a small 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the olive oil is simmering, add the eggs and cook without stirring for 2 minutes. Shake the pan a little to continue cooking the eggs evenly when they begin to set.
- When the egg is almost done, push one side of the omelet toward the center to allow uncooked egg to drain and cook underneath. Place the salmon, feta, and then the chives on half of the egg circle. Gently fold the other half over the top (you can leave some of the filling exposed as shown). Cook 30 seconds to 1 minute until egg is fully cooked. Use a spatula to gently remove onto a plate and eat immediately.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: French inspired
- Diet: Gluten free
Keywords: Omelet with smoked salmon
