Looking for a quick sugar-free breakfast idea? With this creamy and rich smoked salmon breakfast toast recipe, you'll have a satisfying start to the day. It's great for your daily sandwiches and can also be served as an appetizer.
This has been one of our favorite breakfast recipes for a long time, and we enjoy it with our home-baked wheat or rye bread. It's also our go-to recipe for a perfect party snack on special occasions, served with crackers, pastry cups, as a lavash wrap filling, or in a small bowl as part of a salmon platter. This is also one of the most delicious ways to use any leftover salmon (for instance, after making a smoked salmon poke bowl or smoked salmon pasta salad with creme fraiche) for a simple breakfast toast. Serve the toast alongside a sweet treat like our sugar-free and dairy-free waffles!
Ingredients
Smoked Salmon: Salmon breakfast recipes are a great way to incorporate salmon into your daily menu, adding healthy fats and nutrients to your diet. Salmon is a great source of essential fatty acids and vitamins. It's great for heart and brain health and is full of antioxidants. There are several reasons why you'll want to choose cold-smoked salmon bones for this recipe. Firstly, it's cheaper, which is a key factor for many (check out our collection of budget-friendly recipes, if you agree). Secondly, the texture differs entirely from the thinly pre-sliced fillets available at grocery stores. The salmon flesh on the ribs is different; you can tear it into smaller pieces (as finely as you like), adding wonderful texture to the spread. We've tried salmon fillets, and they're OK but not great. So, if you have smoked salmon ribs at hand and don't mind spending extra 5-10 minutes removing the flesh from them, do make the extra effort. It's 100% worth it.
Cream Cheese: Philadelphia is great for this recipe, considering its moist texture and light saltiness. Feel free to substitute with any other similar cream cheese, but opt for one similar in texture to Philadelphia. A rather dry cream cheese will impact the texture of the spread, making it very thick and dry.
Fresh Dill: The taste of fresh dill plays wonderfully with the smokiness of the salmon and adds a fresh note to the toast spread. Adjust the amount of dill to your liking. Usually, you'll need around 3-5 pieces, stems removed. You can also add other fresh herbs or sprouts (or replace dill with them).
Red Onion: Red onion is best for this recipe. Its milder taste suits it perfectly, and its red color will add interest to the toast. You'll only need one small red onion.
Salt: Just a pinch of sea salt (or kosher salt) to adjust the saltiness to your liking. Skip the salt if you prefer less salty dishes.
Directions
1. Remove salmon flesh from ribs. Once done, double-check once again to see if no bones have been left in the flesh. This step is crucial to avoid unpleasant surprises during your meal. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
2. Chop the red onion and fresh dill finely. Add to the bowl of salmon.
3. Add cream cheese and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
4. Serve on a toast or a croissant.
Variations
- Add some lemon zest and green onions on top for extra freshness and flavor.
- Garnish each toast with fresh dill, thinly sliced smoked salmon, and/or lemon.
- Add jammy eggs or ripe avocado slices on top for an even more satisfying breakfast.
- Fill the salmon spread into pastry cups or on crackers to serve as an appetizer.
- This salmon spread can also be served on a toasted English muffin or bread crips.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you store the salmon spread?
You can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days to enjoy a satisfying snack at any time.
Can I use salmon fillets instead of ribs?
As mentioned above, salmon fillets CAN be used, but we do not recommend it due to their completely different texture.
What types of cream cheese are best for this recipe?
Philadelphia (both low-fat and regular) is a great choice, just like any other similar type of moist and slightly salty cream cheese. You can also consider using a flavored cream cheese, but make sure not to use any with a strong conflicting flavor (like bacon, ham, or mushrooms). An herb-flavored cream cheese is also a great alternative.
Can I use sour cream or crème fraîche instead of cream cheese?
Crème fraîche is more runny and sour. It will impact the overall texture and flavor of the dish. Therefore, we do not recommend replacing cream cheese with crème fraîche.
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Toast (Easy & Delicious)
Ingredients
- 100-120 g smoked salmon (flesh)
- 1 small red onion
- 300 g plain cream cheese (Philadelphia or similar)
- fresh dills
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Remove salmon flesh from ribs. Double-check for any bones left in the flesh. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
- Chop the red onion and fresh dill finely. Add to the bowl of salmon.
- Add cream cheese and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and serve on a toast or croissant.
Notes
- To achieve the desired texture, avoid using the thinly sliced smoked salmon fillet that is sold at stores; instead, choose smoked salmon belly pieces, ribs, or other off-cuts or a piece of a salmon steak.
- Serve on regular toast, a croissant, a toasted English muffin, or on bread crips.
- Fill the salmon spread into pastry cups or on crackers to serve as an appetizer.
Nutrition Value (Salmon Spread Only)
Disclaimer: This nutritional value label has been created using an online analyzer and might not be 100% accurate
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