Gates' Golden Egg Omelet
A fluffy, golden omelet with smoked salmon and dill, finished with a hint of lemon—perfect for a refined breakfast or brunch. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines eggs, heavy cream, dill into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp finely chopped dill
- 3 oz, thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Step 2: Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering but not browned.
- Step 3: Pour in egg mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes, gently lifting edges with a spatula to let uncooked egg flow underneath, until almost set but still slightly runny on top.
- Step 4: Arrange smoked salmon slices over one half of the omelet, then fold the other half over the top. Cook for 1 more minute until eggs are fully set but still tender.
- Step 5: Slide onto a plate, garnish with extra dill, and serve immediately.
