Savory Smoked Salmon Bagel
Indulge in the delightful experience of a smoked salmon bagel, where the warmth of a toasted bagel meets the silky richness of high-quality smoked salmon. Topped with creamy cheese, zesty capers, and sharp red onions, this dish is perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a midnight snack. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s an elegant yet simple addition to any meal that promises to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 plain or everything bagels
- 4 oz high-quality smoked salmon
- 4 oz cream cheese (plain or herb-infused)
- 2 tbsp capers (rinsed)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Slice the bagels in half and toast until golden brown.
- Generously spread cream cheese on each half of the toasted bagel.
- Layer smoked salmon over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle capers and add red onion slices on top.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything before placing the bagel tops back on.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoked salmon bagel (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Experiment with different types of bagels like sesame or whole grain for added flavor. For an extra crunch, consider adding avocado or arugula as additional toppings. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat by briefly toasting again.