Teresa's Recipes
Lox and Bagel
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic Lox and Bagel, a quintessential breakfast dish that has its roots in Jewish cuisine. This beautiful assembly features a toasted bagel smeared with creamy, rich cream cheese, layered with silky smoked salmon, briny capers, and sharp red onion. Each bite is garnished with fresh dill and a squeeze of zesty lemon, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Perfect for brunch or a leisurely breakfast, this dish is both satisfying and elegant.
Ingredients
- 4, sliced in half Bagels
- 8 ounces, softened Cream cheese
- 8 ounces, sliced Smoked salmon (lox)
- 2 tablespoons, drained Capers
- 1/2, thinly sliced Red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh dill
- 2, for serving Lemon wedges
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Breakfast
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your toaster or oven to toast the bagels to your desired level of crispness.
- While the bagels are toasting, take a mixing bowl and soften the cream cheese if it’s too firm, making it easier to spread.
- Once toasted, take each bagel half and generously spread a layer of cream cheese over the cut side.
- Next, artfully layer the smoked salmon over the cream cheese. You can fold or roll the salmon for presentation.
- Sprinkle a few capers over the salmon for that briny touch, followed by the thin slices of red onion for a pop of color and flavor.
- Finish each bagel half with a sprinkle of fresh dill, adding a touch of freshness.
- Serve the bagels with lemon wedges on the side, allowing diners to squeeze fresh juice over their bagel for a bright finish.
Tips
- For a twist, try adding sliced avocado for creaminess or cucumber slices for crunch.
- Experiment with flavored cream cheeses, such as chive or smoked salmon cream cheese, for extra flavor.