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Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and toast

Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon is a creamy egg dish with chives, served with toasted bread and strips of smoked salmon. This recipe for 4 people takes 20 minutes, very easy, for €3.50 per serving. The key to success is pulling the eggs off the heat before they look fully set.

Tonight, creamy scrambled eggs with chives, smoked salmon, and toasted bread, a king's dinner ready in ten minutes.

Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and toast
Total time
20 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€3.50
Calories per person
650 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Fall, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs, never dry, lifted by the salty bite of smoked salmon and the fresh snap of chives, that's what gives this dish its charm. The contrast between the silky eggs and the crunchy toast creates a simple balance that works every time, with no tricky technique involved.

This is the kind of meal that rescues a weeknight when you have neither the time nor the energy to cook for long, but it also holds up beautifully for a Sunday brunch or a last minute dinner with friends. Kids usually love creamy eggs, so you can serve their portion before adding the salmon if needed.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Eggs 10
  • Butter 50 g
  • Heavy cream 4 tbsp

Fish counter

  • Smoked salmon 200 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Chives 8 sprigs
  • Lemon 1

Bakery

  • Country bread 8 slices

Pantry

  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the salt and pepper, and beat them with a fork.

    Don't overbeat them, a few streaks of egg white are perfectly fine.

  2. Toast the bread slices and spread them with a bit of butter. 3 min

    Rub them with garlic if you like.

  3. Melt the butter over low heat, pour in the eggs, and stir constantly with a spatula. 6 min

    Stay by the pan and stir slowly.

  4. Off the heat, stir in the cream and half of the chopped chives.

    The cream stops the cooking and makes the eggs silky.

  5. Spoon the eggs onto the toast, lay the smoked salmon strips on top, add a squeeze of lemon and the rest of the chives.

    Roll the salmon slices into a rosette for a neater presentation.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use a nonstick pan and a steady low heat, that's what keeps the eggs from turning grainy or rubbery.
  • Take the eggs out of the fridge a bit before cracking them, they cook more evenly at room temperature.
  • Prep the chives and the lemon before you start cooking the eggs, because once they're in the pan you won't have time to chop anything.

The variations

  • Swap the smoked salmon for smoked trout, the flavor is milder and it's often easier on the budget.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the salmon and add wilted spinach or sun dried tomatoes instead.
  • For an even faster meal or to please kids, serve the plain scrambled eggs with the salmon and chives on the side, so everyone builds their own toast.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with lemon dressing
  • Fresh squeezed orange juice
  • A cup of coffee or black tea

Storage

Scrambled eggs are best eaten right away, since they lose their creamy texture as they cool. If you have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 day and reheat very gently over low heat, stirring constantly. This dish doesn't freeze well.

Questions about this dish

How do you keep scrambled eggs from turning dry?

Always pull the pan off the heat a bit before the eggs look fully set, the residual heat finishes cooking them. Stir in the cream off the heat too, it stops the cooking instantly and keeps the eggs silky.

Can you make this dish ahead of time?

Scrambled eggs should be cooked right before serving, since they lose their texture while waiting. You can toast the bread and chop the chives ahead of time to save a few minutes.

What can replace the heavy cream?

You can use fresh cheese like fromage blanc or even a splash of whole milk, the result will be slightly less rich but still good. Avoid low fat creams, they don't hold up well to heat.

What kind of bread works best for the toast?

A slightly rustic country loaf holds up well under the creamy eggs and adds character. Toasted sandwich bread also works fine if that's what you have on hand.

How long does it take to make scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and toast?

Count 20 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and toast?

About 650 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and toast cost?

About €3.50 per serving, or €14.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs, fish, gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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