Description
Delightful Smoked Salmon Bagel brings New York deli charm straight to your kitchen, blending creamy cheese, delicate salmon, and crisp capers. Breakfast or brunch becomes an elegant culinary experience you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2–3 ounces (56–85 grams) smoked salmon
Bread Base:
- 1 bagel (plain, sesame, or everything)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) capers
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh dill (chopped)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully halve the bagel horizontally and toast until golden and crisp at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Generously spread a thick layer of cream cheese across both bagel surfaces, ensuring complete coverage.
- Delicately arrange smoked salmon slices atop the cream cheese, covering the entire bagel surface evenly.
- Scatter briny capers across the salmon, distributing them for balanced flavor and texture.
- Add thin, translucent red onion rings over the capers, creating a subtle sharp contrast to the rich salmon.
- Sprinkle fresh dill fronds generously, allowing the herb’s aromatic notes to enhance the seafood profile.
- Lightly season with cracked black pepper and a minimal pinch of sea salt to elevate the existing flavors.
- Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice across the salmon, providing a bright, citrusy dimension to the dish.
- Gently press the bagel halves together, allowing the ingredients to meld and create a cohesive sandwich.
- Serve immediately at room temperature, presenting the bagel either open-faced or closed for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, fresh bagel with a good texture for the best base.
- Toast the bagel lightly to maintain a soft interior while creating a slight crunch on the outside.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more luxurious spread that complements the smoked salmon.
- Select wild-caught or sustainably sourced smoked salmon for superior flavor and ethical considerations.
- Remove excess moisture from salmon to prevent soggy bagels by patting the fish gently with paper towels.
- Try dairy-free cream cheese alternatives for a vegan-friendly version that still delivers creamy texture.
- Swap red onions with pickled onions for an extra tangy and vibrant twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg