This Lox Rocks
Elevate your brunch game with "This Lox Rocks," a quick and flavorful recipe that combines the decadence of smoked salmon with the freshness of vibrant toppings. In just 15 minutes, you can create gourmet-style bagels layered with creamy cream cheese, tender lox, juicy tomato slices, and crisp red onion. A sprinkle of briny capers, aromatic fresh dill, and a squeeze of zesty lemon take each bite to the next level, while optional arugula adds a peppery kick. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a casual gathering, these customizable bagels are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself, this easy-to-assemble dish is proof that smoked salmon recipes can be both simple and luxurious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole bagels
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 200 grams lox (smoked salmon)
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 large tomato
- 1 cup arugula (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the bagels in half horizontally and toast them lightly to your desired level of crispiness. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the bagels are toasting, thinly slice the red onion and tomato. Set these aside for assembly.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside. Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.
Spread a generous layer of cream cheese onto each toasted bagel half using a butter knife.
Layer 2-3 slices of lox over the cream cheese on each bagel half.
Add thin slices of tomato and red onion on top of the lox.
Sprinkle a few capers and the freshly chopped dill over the toppings. If using arugula, add a handful to each bagel for extra freshness.
Season each bagel with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Serve the bagels immediately with a lemon wedge on the side for optional squeezing. Enjoy your 'This Lox Rocks' creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.8 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 6948 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.4 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.4 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
