Lox and a Schmear Emeril Style
Elevate your brunch game with the irresistible "Lox and a Schmear Emeril Style," a gourmet twist on the classic bagel and lox. This quick, no-cook recipe pairs perfectly toasted bagels with a zesty, herb-infused cream cheese schmear, featuring fresh dill, bright lemon zest, and a touch of black pepper. Topped with silky smoked salmon, tangy red onions, briny capers, juicy tomato slices, and optional peppery arugula, this layered masterpiece is as elegant as it is satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or an effortless lunchtime treat. Pair this showstopping creation with your favorite bagel flavors, and prepare to impress with its bold flavors and eye-catching presentation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Bagels (your choice of flavor)
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz Smoked salmon (lox)
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Capers, drained
- 2 tbsp Dill (fresh, chopped)
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 large Tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Arugula (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice the bagels in half horizontally and lightly toast them to your desired level of crispiness.
2. While the bagels are toasting, prepare the cream cheese schmear by mixing the softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of chopped dill, lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
3. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the cut sides of each toasted bagel half.
4. Layer the smoked salmon evenly across the bottom halves of the bagels.
5. Top the salmon with thinly sliced red onion, capers, tomato slices, and arugula (if using).
6. Place the top halves of the bagels over the assembled ingredients to complete the sandwiches.
7. Garnish each sandwich with a sprinkle of the remaining chopped dill, if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your 'Lox and a Schmear Emeril Style'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.8 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 4476 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.6 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 99.0 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 38.8 mcg | 194% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1708 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
