Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups

Name: Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados, halved, pitted; 4 oz smoked salmon slices; 4 large eggs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp capers (optional), drained

Individual baked egg cups nestled in avocado halves and lined with smoked salmon - a protein-rich, grain-free breakfast that looks impressive with minimal effort.

25 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ripe avocados, halved, pitted
4 oz smoked salmon slices
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges
2 tbsp capers (optional), drained

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a small baking dish or sheet pan with foil.
2

Halve and pit 4 halved, pitted ripe avocados. Scoop out a little flesh from the center of each half to make a wider well. Place the avocado halves cut-side-up in the baking dish, propping them to stay level.
3

Press a folded slice of 4 oz smoked salmon slices into each avocado well to create a lining.
4

Carefully crack one of the 4 large eggs into each salmon-lined well. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional).
5

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks are cooked to your liking. The internal temperature of the egg should reach 160°F (71°C) for fully cooked eggs.
6

Garnish with 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh dill and 2 tbsp drained capers (optional), and serve with 1 cut into wedges lemon for squeezing over the top.

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Questions

How long does Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups take?

As written, 25 minutes: 10 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 15 minutes.

What temperature do I cook Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups at?

For Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for capers in Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups?

The entry for Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups calls for 2 tbsp capers (optional), drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Is Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional). For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups keto-friendly?

A serving of Smoked Salmon Avocado Egg Cups carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

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