Smoked Salmon Roe & Chive Scramble
A luxurious breakfast featuring delicate salmon roe mixed into fluffy scrambled eggs, finished with fresh chives and a hint of lemon for a taste of Alaskan coastal mornings. This Alaskan-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, combines large eggs, smoked salmon roe, fresh chives 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 280 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 smoked salmon roe
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon juice until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until golden and foaming, then pour in the egg mixture, stirring gently with a silicone spatula for 2-3 minutes until softly set but still moist.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp smoked salmon roe to the eggs, stirring gently for 1 minute until evenly distributed and the roe begins to break apart slightly.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives and continue cooking for 1 more minute until eggs are fully set but still tender and creamy.
- Step 5: Remove from heat immediately, transfer to a plate, and serve hot with additional chives for garnish.








