Description
A fresh and nourishing breakfast plate featuring creamy avocado slices topped with perfectly poached eggs and flavorful smoked salmon, enhanced with a touch of lemon juice and fresh herbs. This quick and elegant dish marries healthy fats with protein-rich ingredients to start your day deliciously.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado and Garnish
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill or chives, for garnish
Eggs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp white vinegar (for poaching eggs)
Other
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 slice of whole-grain or sourdough toast (optional)
Instructions
- Poach the Eggs: Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the white vinegar, which helps the egg whites coagulate faster.
- Prepare the Eggs for Cooking: Crack each egg into a small bowl carefully, ensuring the yolks stay intact, and then gently slide them one by one into the simmering water.
- Cook the Eggs: Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the egg whites are completely set while the yolks remain soft and runny, ideal for a rich texture.
- Remove and Drain: Use a slotted spoon to carefully lift the poached eggs out of the water and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess water.
- Arrange Avocado and Salmon: On a serving plate, neatly arrange the sliced avocado and smoked salmon as the base of the dish.
- Season the Avocado: Drizzle the avocado slices with lemon juice and season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance their creamy flavor.
- Add the Eggs: Gently place the poached eggs on top of the avocado slices without breaking the yolks.
- Garnish and Finish: Sprinkle fresh dill or chopped chives over the eggs and salmon for a burst of herbal freshness and color.
- Optional Serving: Serve the whole plate with a slice of whole-grain or sourdough toast for an extra hearty breakfast option.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best poaching results as they hold their shape better.
- White vinegar in the poaching water aids in egg white coagulation but won’t affect flavor significantly.
- Adjust poaching time based on your preference for yolk firmness.
- For a gluten-free option, omit the toast or replace it with a gluten-free alternative.
- Use fresh herbs of choice or omit if unavailable.
