Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Toast
A pescatarian breakfast for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.
At a glance
- 535 kcal, 45g protein, 35g carbs, 22g fat and 5g fibre per serving (approximate)
- About 12 minutes, preparation and cooking
- Estimated cost £2.75–£4.97 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 100g smoked salmon
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Method
- Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer.
- Crack an egg directly into the water and poach for 3-4 minutes, until the white is set but the yolk stays soft.
- Toast the wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and smoked salmon and lemon juice.
Making it ahead
Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.
Allergens
Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Fish. May contain, depending on the product: Sesame, Soybeans. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.
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