Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelette

Breakfast · Easy · 13 min (5 prep + 8 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelette — high-protein breakfast recipe

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelette delivers 70 g of protein for just 4 g net carbs — ready in about 13 minutes. It keeps net carbs low and added sugar near zero, so your energy stays steady.

70 gProtein
4 gNet carbs
30 gFat
1 gFiber
566Calories

Ingredients

  • 4 Large eggs
  • 150 g Liquid egg whites
  • 120 g Smoked salmon
  • 40 g Light cream cheese
  • Chives & black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method

  1. Whisk the eggs and egg whites; pour into a hot non-stick pan.
  2. As it sets, dot with cream cheese and lay the smoked salmon over half.
  3. Fold and slide onto a plate; finish with chives and pepper.

Storage & make-ahead

Fridge: keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container — reheat gently. Most portions freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight.

Tip

An elegant, low-carb breakfast that eats like brunch. Great with a squeeze of lemon.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Light cream cheese → dairy-free cream cheese (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 566 kcal · 70 g protein · 4 g net carbs · 30 g fat (11.5 g sat) · 1 g fiber · 2.5 g sugar · 1490 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk, Egg, Fish. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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