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Smoked Salmon and Pesto Scrambled Eggs

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Smoked Salmon and Pesto Scrambled Eggs Since the beginning of the New Year, I have been very good about eating healthy and incorporating the right things during the day. I started a month long cleanse which will be coming to an end soon- I am glad I did it- I feel good and it motivates me to eat properly and exercise.

One of the things I am trying to eat more of is protein- especially the good kind. Salmon is the best way to get your protein- but the problem is that my husband and my daughter don’t enjoy eating the fish at all. I mostly end up eating it for lunch since neither of them are home.

I have been buying wild smoked salmon from Trader Joes. I usually make a sandwich or recently have started adding it to scrambled eggs. I beat two eggs and add sliced salmon and cook up the whole thing. I find the combination very satisfying, especially if I top it with some hot sauce- yum!

The other day, I bought some fresh, local pesto. I brought it home and started thinking about some yummy pasta dish I would use it in- but then I remembered I am trying to eat less pasta. So, instead I used it in the salmon and egg concoction. I just added a tablespoon to the beaten eggs and salmon. I then cooked it the same way I did before.

It was absolutely delicious. It brought the simple dish to a whole new level. I loved the sweet basil taste with the salty parmesan kick with the nutty pine nuts.

It is now a staple lunch for me – at least 2 to 3 times a week. It is very filling and satisfying. Try some pesto scrambled eggs with smoked salmon next time you are looking for a healthy lunch.

  • 2 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon water and ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon extra light olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 2 to 3 ounces smoked salmon, sliced thin

Beat the eggs and add the pesto and salmon. Mix well. Heat a non-stick pan with the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the eggs and lower the heat to medium. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon till the eggs begin to set. Turn the heat off and the eggs will continue to cook. Serve with a salad or wheat toast.

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3 Comments
Radha Chhabra
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Monica–you are a culinary genius and with the most easy to make recipes!

thanks and bon apetite!

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For me, raw or partially cooked salmon is the best way to enjoy it.
Anyway, it’s nice to see some variation.
Thanks for sharing!

Eric
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This is a great combination. I would never have thought of it. Will definitely make this. Sounds delicious.

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