Smoked Salmon Omelet

Jim Robinson

By Jim Robinson

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5 from 5 votes

A pillowy soft omelet filled with smoked salmon, and lemony capers, and topped with fresh tomato slices is an unexpected quick breakfast or brunch that is filling, and delicious.

A smoked salmon omelet on a plate with a knife.

Breakfast usually consists of eggs, which can get repetitive, but you can add a little excitement with a few ingredients. One way to make omelets more flavorful is to add some yogurt or crème fraiche to the egg mixture. It turns the eggs into a pillowy soft omelet with the perfect flavor that feels quite indulgent.

If you’re going to add crème fraiche, then you need to add some smoked salmon. Thinly sliced layers of smoked salmon take this omelet from ordinary to feeling like you’re dining at a restaurant.

Always try to use the highest quality ingredients. In simple meals like an omelet, these ingredients shine. Consider using wild smoked salmon and local farm fresh eggs.

A plate with an omelet filled with smoked salmon and topped with a sliced tomato.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to Make. Omelets do not require any advanced skills to make, simply mix the eggs and crème fraîche together and cook and you’re two-thirds done making this recipe.
  • Quick Meal. The ingredients for this omelet are simple and can be mixed together fast for a quick meal.
  • Amazing Flavor. The rich smoked salmon, capers, and savory eggs make this a tasty breakfast you’re for sure going to make over and over again.
An overhead image of an omelet with fresh sliced tomates and garnished with chives.

How to Make Smoked Salmon Omelet

Making an omelet is easy and although this omelet sounds fancy, it’s effortless to make.

Smoked salmon omelet ingredients in bowls.

Key Ingredients 

  • Eggs. Use large fresh eggs to make the base for this omelet.
  • Smoked Salmon. Use thinly sliced smoked salmon. Wild salmon is preferred.
  • Red Onion. This type of onion pairs perfectly with salmon and eggs.
  • Capers. Adds a lemony tangy taste that works great with smoked salmon.
  • Tomato. A farm-fresh tomato acts as a finishing touch for this omelet.
  • Crème Fraîche. The tangy cream makes the omelet taste just right and compliments the smoked salmon. Use our homemade crème fraîche.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Whisk the Eggs. Whisk together the eggs and crème fraîche in a small bowl.

A bowl with eggs mixed with crème fraîche.

2. Heat the Skillet. Heat a small skillet and add the butter, making sure to coat the whole surface with it.

3. Add the Egg Mixture. Add the egg mixture to the heated skillet. Tilt the skillet so that the eggs coat the entire surface. Cook until the egg in the center of the skillet starts to solidify and the edges look slightly brown.

An omelet cooking in a skillet with a spatula.

4. Add the Filling. Scatter the salmon, red onion, and capers, over half of the omelet. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and cook a little longer. With a spatula, loosen the side of the omelet without the filling and fold it over the filled half. Continue cooking for a little longer.

A skillet with an omelet filled with smoked salmon, red onions, and capers.

5. Garnish. Remove to a plate and garnish with slices of tomato and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Recipe Tips, Variations, and Substitutions

  • Add some oven-roasted tomatoes. Oven-roasted tomatoes have a rich flavor and will add a nice touch to the other filling ingredients.
  • Use Greek yogurt. Instead of using crème fraîche try substituting Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, good quality cream, or cream cheese.
  • Mixing the eggs. The eggs will not mix perfectly with the crème fraîche and that’s normal and will still taste great.

Storage Recommendations

If you have any leftover omelet, keep it stored in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat it by placing it in your skillet over medium heat until heated through.

A smoked salmon omelet on a plate with a knife.

Try These Other Breakfast Recipes

  • Breakfast Egg Muffins – These portable egg muffins are packed with protein and delicious flavor and only take 10 minutes to prep.
  • No-Egg Breakfast Burrito – This burrito is stuffed full of breakfast goodness from scrambled chickpeas to fresh avocado. It’s a great egg-free breakfast option.
  • Individual Huevos Rancheros – This breakfast is guaranteed to turn your morning up a notch. It’s packed full of flavor with tomatoes, onions, black beans, potatoes, and cheese.
A smoked salmon omelet on a plate with a knife.
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5 from 5 votes

Smoked Salmon Omelet

A pillowy soft omelet filled with smoked salmon, and lemony capers, and topped with fresh tomato slices is an unexpected quick breakfast or brunch that is filling, and delicious.
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 1
Calories: 288kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cast-iron skillet small
  • 1 bowl small

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 oz smoked salmon
  • 1 tbsp. red onion minced
  • 1 tsp. capers optional
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tomato medium, ripe, sliced for serving (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. crème fraîche
  • 2 tsp. butter
  • 1 chive finely chopped, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk together the eggs and crème fraîche in a small bowl. The crème fraîche will not blend completely, but this is fine.
  • Heat a small skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add the butter and make sure to coat the whole surface with it.
  • Add the egg mixture. Tilt the skillet so that the eggs coat the entire surface. Cook over medium-high heat until the egg in the center of the skillet starts to solidify and the edges look slightly brown.
  • Scatter the salmon, red onion, and capers, if using, over half of 
the omelet. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and cook for 20 to 30 seconds more. With a spatula, loosen the side of the omelet without the filling and fold it over the filled half. Continue cooking for another 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Remove to a plate and garnish with sliced tomato, finely chopped chives, and more black pepper.

Notes

You can substitute plain yogurt, good quality cream, or cream cheese for the crème fraîche.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 364mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1870IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg

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