The smoked salmon scramble combines two fantastic sources of nutrients to boost the brain! Eggs are one of the most nutrient dense foods we can consume. They containing a little bit of almost every nutrient we need. A single egg contains, 6% of the RDA vitamin A, 9% of the RDA Vitamin B12, 15% of the RDA Vitamin B2, 22% of the RDA Selenium, to name a few.
Eggs also contain decent amounts of vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, calcium zinc, and choline. Choline is used to build cell membranes and has a role in producing signaling molecules in the brain.
The salmon in the smoked salmon scramble is rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and decrease risk factors for disease. Salmon is an excellent source of several B vitamins, which are needed for energy production, controlling inflammation, and protecting heart and brain health.
Combining these two awesome sources of nutrients will provide you with the amazing benefits above, and many more, so get cooking!
Smoked Salmon Scramble
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound sliced smoked salmon
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 to 15 blades of fresh chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Reserve 2 slices of salmon for garnish. Chop the remaining salmon into very small pieces.
- Whisk your eggs and cream together. Add 1/2 of your chopped chives and season eggs with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in the pan and add eggs. Scramble eggs with a wooden spoon. Do not cook eggs until dry.
- When eggs have come together but remain wet, stir in chopped salmon.
- Remove pan from the stove. Garnish the eggs with remaining salmon and chives and serve right out of the warm pan.
