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Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl

Fluffy scrambled egg whites pair with silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and bright capers over a bed of arugula for a lean, high-protein breakfast bowl. No cooking of the salmon required - this bowl comes together in minutes.

18 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 8 large egg whites (from carton or fresh)
  • 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into pieces
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season 8 large egg whites (from carton or fresh) with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and whisk until foamy.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the egg whites and cook, gently folding with a spatula, until just set and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Divide 2 cups baby arugula between two bowls. Top each with the scrambled egg whites.

  4. 4

    Arrange 4 oz torn into pieces smoked salmon and 1 sliced ripe avocado in the bowls. Scatter 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion and 2 tbsp drained capers over everything.

  5. 5

    Squeeze 1 lemon over each bowl, top with 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh dill, and serve immediately.

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How do I know when Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until just set and fluffy.

What can I use instead of capers in Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl?

The entry for Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Is Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl keto-friendly?

A serving of Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl carries 0 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 0 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 0 percent.

Does Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl contain fish?

Yes: 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into pieces. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Smoked Salmon and Egg White Breakfast Bowl within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop. The avocado browns within hours; add it fresh to each portion.

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