Discover 15 delicious high-protein meals with smoked salmon! From breakfast to dinner, these recipes are packed with flavor and nutrition to keep you fueled for whatever your day throws your way!
Are you looking for ways to increase protein in your diet? Seafood is a great way to up your protein, while also getting many other vital vitamins and nutrients! I love to keep Big O’ Smokehouse smoked salmon on hand for fast and easy access to high protein that is ready to eat! The options for these salmon fillets are endless, so I figured I would share 15 high protein meals with smoked salmon!
Ready to do more with salmon? Try my Baked Dijon Salmon or Easy Pan Seared Salmon next!
15 High Protein Meals with Smoked Salmon
Why You’ll Love These Smoked Salmon Meals
- Many of these dishes are quick and easy, and can be made in around 5 minutes.
- They’re all a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein in each meal.
- With a variety of breakfast, lunch, and snack options, you’ll find something that everyone will like!
Why Try Big O’ Smokehouse
- You know how much I love to support local businesses, and Big O’ is not only a Michigan local, but they’re family owned and operated!
- Their salmon fillets are ready-to-eat and so convenient!
- They offer a variety of flavors to choose from, including classic, black pepper, cajun, and maple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic flavor combinations with smoked salmon are dill, lemon, cream cheese, and cucumber.
Yes you can! It is totally safe to just open and eat on its own. However, it is much more fun to pair it with other things!
Salmon is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, along with protein and health unsaturated fats, while being low in carbs. While it is higher in salt then fresh salmon, it’s still a healthy option in moderation.
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15 High Protein Meal Ideas with Smoked Salmon
- Bagel and Cream Cheese: Your classic bagel and lox, top your bagel with cream cheese, slices of smoked salmon, capers, and red onions.
- Avocado Salmon Toast: Top whole-grain toast with avocado, arugula, tomato, smoked salmon, and poached eggs. Finish with some everything bagel seasoning for the ultimate breakfast!
- Eggs Benedict: Swap the ham for smoked salmon for a delicious twist on the classic breakfast.
- Salmon Risotto: Take your classic creamy risotto and stir in smoked salmon and fresh herbs.
- Salmon Crostini: Toasted baguette slices with a smoked salmon spread, fresh tomatoes and onion. These easy crostini with smoked fish are perfect for brunch or bridal showers!
- Cucumber Bites: Roll up some smoked salmon and put it on cucumber slices with a dollop of dill cream cheese.
- Salmon Dip: Mix your smoked salmon with some cream cheese, lemon juice, and fresh herbs and serve with crackers and veggies.
- Nicoise Salad: A twist on a classic, replace the tuna and enjoy a smoked salmon nicoise salad!
- Grain Bowl: Take some rice or quinoa and add your favorite flavor of smoked salmon, add in diced tomatoes and cucumber, and top with a lemon vinaigrette.
- Smoked Salmon Wrap: Take a flour tortilla, lay out arugula, tomato, red onion, smoked salmon, and a yogurt based spread. Roll it up, and enjoy your wrap!
- Smoked Salmon Pasta: Take your favorite long pasta, like fettuccine or linguine, toss it in creamy Alfredo sauce with smoked salmon and some spinach.
- Zucchini & Salmon Roll-ups: Instead of using a tortilla or other wrap, take thinly sliced zucchini and spread it with cream cheese, add the smoked salmon, and roll it up!
- Salmon & Arugula Salad: Take some arugula, tomato, cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs and smoked salmon for a high-protein salad.
- Smoked Salmon Omelette: Fill your omelette with smoked salmon, spinach, and onion.
- Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs: When making your filling, toss is your smoked salmon and some dijon mustard before filling your eggs.
Disclosure: This recipe was developed in partnership with Big O’ Smokehouse. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
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