High-protein fluffy scrambled eggs with chives and wild salmon

High-protein fluffy scrambled eggs with chives and wild salmon: creamy eggs with cream, butter, fresh chives and smoked wild salmon for a quick, savoury breakfast.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 340 kcal per serving
• Protein: 26 g
• Fat: 24 g
• Carbs: 2 g

Ingredients

• 100g wild salmon (smoked)
• 4 organic eggs
• 2 tbsp cream (or whole milk)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp fresh chives (finely snipped)
• Salt and a little white pepper

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · spatula

1. Whisk the eggs thoroughly with the cream in a bowl until slightly frothy. Season gently with salt and white pepper.
2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over a low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and leave it for a moment until the edges just begin to set.
3. Slowly push the eggs from the outside towards the middle with a spatula. This gives soft, fluffy folds rather than dry crumbs.
4. While the scrambled egg is still moist and glossy, take the pan off the heat. Gently fold in the smoked wild salmon so it stays tender.
5. Scatter the chives over the hot scrambled egg and stir them in only briefly. That way they keep their fresh flavour.
6. Put onto plates immediately and serve straight away. Finish with a few extra chives if you like.

Good to know

This is how I like scrambled eggs best: soft, moist and made without rushing. The salmon adds savoury depth, and the chives bring freshness to every bite.

Swaps

Wild salmon (smoked) → fresh wild salmon or steamed salmon (less salt, no smoke compounds) Cream → 10% Greek yoghurt or skyr (more protein, less fat depending on your choice) Butter → ghee (more heat-stable) Salt → lemon juice + a little herb salt (less sodium, more freshness)

Allergens

Contains egg, milk and fish; usually fine for children if moderately seasoned. In pregnancy, leave out the smoked salmon, as it isn't heated here, and let the eggs set completely.

Frequently asked questions

Which nutrients does wild salmon provide in this recipe?

Wild salmon mainly provides protein, vitamin B12, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. Depending on where it comes from, it can also contain vitamin D.

What's in eggs, nutritionally?

Eggs contain choline, vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium and some vitamin D, among other things. The yolk also provides fat and fat-soluble vitamins.

Are chives more than just decoration?

Yes, even if the amount is small: chives provide some vitamin K, vitamin C and sulphur-containing plant compounds. With typical portion sizes, though, the actual amounts stay fairly modest.

What should I know about smoked salmon?

Smoked salmon brings fat, smoky flavour and quite a lot of salt, so a little goes a long way. In pregnancy, only eat it cooked until steaming hot.

How much do omega-3 fatty acids matter in this dish?

Thanks to the wild salmon, the dish brings plenty of EPA and DHA. Exactly how much depends a lot on the species, the fishing area and how the salmon was processed.