By: Merritt Allen

If you are looking for a salmon breakfast then these easy salmon breakfast recipes are for you! Using either smoked salmon, cured salmon, or cooked salmon for these salmon breakfasts is an easy way to get your weekly dose of salmon which contain a lot of protein and omega 3’s!

These salmon breakfast ideas are some of my easy go-to breakfasts that are fast, simple, and super high in protein. Smoked or cured salmon is great because it comes already cooked and ready to use but you can also you sashimi or leftover salmon if you happen to have it. This makes getting breakfast either on the table or ready to eat on the go, a super fast task.

If you are looking to save time in the morning, then these salmon breakfasts recipes are the perfect menu items for getting the whole family fed and keeping everyone full!

The first recipe is a smoked salmon scrambled egg plate with goat cheese. The second is a salmon hummus toast with fried eggs, and the third is a salmon rice bowl with jammy eggs and siracha mayo! I will walk you through each recipe and go over tips and substitutions in this blog post!

Common Questions For Easy Salmon Breakfast Recipes:

Why is Smoked Salmon Not Cooked?

Similar to Lox, smoked salmon is cured. Unlike Lox Salmon, smoked salmon is then smoked at a certain temperature. This gives it that unique pink color and the delicious smoked salmon flavor.
You do not need to cook smoked salmon when you go to eat it. The curing and smoking process makes it safe for consumption.

Is Salmon Good For Breakfast?

Salmon is lean, flavorful, and very high in protein, which makes it great for breakfast! Whether you use smoked salmon, cooked salmon, sashimi, lox, salmon for breakfast is a great option for something delicious and filling.
For these salmon breakfast recipes, I often use smoked salmon for the scrambled egg plate and cured salmon for the hummus toast and salmon rice bowl. You can interchange these different types of salmon, depending on preference.
You can also check out my Easy Lox Bagel Sandwich Recipe! This is my favorite bagel sandwich that use lox, cream cheese, and egg for a delicious bagel sandwich.

Where To Buy Smoked or Cured Salmon?

Smoked salmon is readily available at most grocery stores. Near the raw fish counter at large stores like Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Safeway, and Target are pre-packaged salmon options that include smoked and cured salmon. You can also find bulk smoked salmon at Costco!
You can find sashimi (raw salmon that is safe for consumption) either in the frozen fish section or at your local Asian Grocery like HMart.

Do These Easy Salmon Breakfast Recipes Use Smoked Or Cooked Salmon?

Since its super fast to prepare, I use smoked salmon and cured salmon for these easy salmon breakfast recipes. Since it comes already ready to eat and stays good for a long time, these two types of salmon are my preferred.
You can definitely use leftover salmon, or sashimi. The rice bowl with a jammy egg is really good with sashimi salmon! Sashimi salmon can be hard to find and us best eaten within 1 day or buying, so I usually save this for special occasions!
If you have leftover Miso Butter Salmon you can try that out with any of these recipes!

Notes and Tips For Easy Salmon Breakfast Ideas

The first salmon breakfast recipe is a smoked salmon scrambled egg plate with goat cheese. This recipe comes together really quickly and can be scaled easily to feed your whole family. I suggest sautéing the smoked salmon and onions for a couple of minutes in the butter before pouring the eggs on top. This will enhance the smokiness of the salmon in the eggs.
The second recipe is salmon hummus toast with fried eggs. This such an easy breakfast and a total crowd pleaser. I recommend using savory sliced bread like sourdough or rustic loaf, or even bagels. These breads can be thick sliced and pair better with the salmon, hummus and egg than a sweeter bread. I love hummus toast! The texture of hummus on toast is great and you will have this breakfast on repeat!
The third recipe is salmon rice bowl with siracha mayo and jammy eggs. Jammy eggs are just a soft boiled egg. You can hard boil or even just use fried eggs on top! Scrambled egg texture is a little mushy for a rice bowl but you could definitely use those too!

hummus toast with salmon, fried eggs, and onions

Ingredients For Easy Salmon Breakfast Ideas:

Recipe for Smoked Salmon Scrambled Egg Plate

2 oz smoked or cured salmon You can choose between either type of salmon or use leftover salmon if you have it.
1 green onion, chopped. You can also use red or white onion. Green onion cooks faster than other onions.
1 tsp garlic powder This is an optional ingredient. You can also add onion powder or leave out extra seasoning all together.
1 tbs butter, for frying. You can also use olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil.
2 eggs 2 eggs is a good serving size for one person. You can scale up as needed.
1 oz crumbled goat cheese This is for serving. Feel free to use cheddar, parmesan, or your favorite

Recipe for Salmon Hummus Toast

2 oz smoked or cured salmon
2 slices thick sllced bread You can use sourdough, rustic Boule, bagels, or any type of bread you have on hand.
2 Tbs Hummus You can use storebought or homemade hummus.
1 Tbs butter (for egg frying) You can use any type of oil.
2 fried eggs 2 eggs is a good serving size for one person.
1/4 red onion very finely diced. Diced onion can even be mixed into the hummus before being spread.
salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe for Salmon Rice Bowl with Jammy Eggs

3 oz smoked or cured salmon
2 soft boiled eggs You can also use fried eggs, or even hard boiled eggs.
1 cup short grain rice, cooked. I recommed cooking your rice the day before. You can reheat in the microwave for fast assembly.
1 tsp siracha Sircach is a spicy condiment. You can also use chili oil for a slightly
1 Tbs mayo
1 tsp sesame seeds White or black sesame seeds work great!
green onion, for topping
Soy sauce, for topping

Directions For Smoked Salmon Scrambled Egg Plate:

Sauté the Onions, Salmon, and Egg
1. Finely cute the green onion and add to a skillet with butter.
2. add in the salmon and let sauté until the onion is just starting to turn translucent, about 4 minutes
3. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until the yolks and whites are combined.
4. Add the eggs to the skillet, turn the heat to low, and stir continuously until the eggs are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve with fresh goat cheese crumbles!

Directions For Smoked Salmon Hummus Toast:

Prepare the Hummus Toast
1. Using the bread or bagel of choice, toast to desired level
2. Spread with 2 Tbs of hummus, topping with a dash of salt and pepper
Fry the Eggs
1. Heat 1-2 Tbs of butter over high heat Once bubbling, crack the eggs into the skillet. Turn the heat to medium low and cover the skillet.
2. After 30 seconds, turn the heat off. Let the eggs sit for an additional 1 minute to finish cooking.
3. Remove the eggs and add them to the Hummus toast.
4. Layer with the smoked or cured salmon, fresh red onion and spinach

Directions For Salmon Rice Bowl With Jammy Eggs:

Boil the Jammy Eggs
1. Add 2-3 eggs to a pot. Fill with water until the eggs are just covered.
2. Set to boil on the stove. When the water is just boiling, turn the heat off and leave covered for 4 minutes.
3. Remove to an ice bath to sit until ready to use.
Assemble The Salmon Bowls
1. Add 1 cup of cooked white rice to a bowl
2. Top with salmon, green onion, and sesame seeds.
3. Peel the Jammy eggs and add desired number to your bowl!
4. Combine 1 tsp siracha with 1 Tbs mayo and mix until combine. Add to the bowl and Enjoy!

For these salmon breakfasts the eggs are either soft boiled, fried, or scrambled with salmon. These methods are interchangeable for each recipe! The steps and directions are the combinations that I found have tasted the best.

Easy Salmon Breakfast Ideas (High Protein Breakfasts!)