Start your weekend on a delicious note with these elegant yet simple brunch ideas featuring salmon. This versatile and nutritious fish can transform any meal into an exquisite dining experience, perfect for impressing your guests or treating yourself to some culinary luxury.
Salmon Avocado Toast
One of the easiest and most visually appealing brunch ideas with salmon is the classic Salmon Avocado Toast. Here's a simple yet refined recipe:
- 160 g smoked salmon (sliced)
- 2 ripe avocados (200g each)
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 lemon (for zesting and squeezing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toast the sourdough bread to your desired crispiness.
- While the bread is still warm, spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on each slice using a fork or knife.
- Season with freshly squeezed lemon juice zest and salt/pepper.
- Drape thin slices of smoked salmon over the avocado spread. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, such as parsley or dill.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagels
For a heartier brunch option, try the indulgent Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel. This dish combines tangy cream cheese with rich smoked salmon for an irresistible flavor:
- 160 g smoked salmon
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese
- 2 large bagels
- Half a red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Cut the bagels in half and toast them.
- Spread cream cheese evenly on each bagel half.
- Layer thin slices of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
- Add a sprinkle of red onion and garnish with fresh dill leaves for color and flavor.
Salmon Quiche: A Savory Treat
If you're looking to make something truly impressive, why not try a Savory Salmon Quiche? This dish combines flaky salmon with creamy egg custard in a crispy pastry shell.
- 175g salmon, cooked and sliced
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 4 eggs (200g)
- 200ml milk
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (30g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven according to the pie crust instructions.
- Press the pastry dough into a greased or non-stick pie dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, and cream cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange sliced salmon within the pie crust then pour over egg mixture.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is set.