Warm Smoked Salmon and Spinach Scramble
A warm, savory breakfast featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, rich smoked salmon, and fresh wilted spinach cooked in heart-healthy olive oil. It is a quick, high-protein keto staple that comes together in less than 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bridgette + Lila
Bridgette created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To make this ahead, you can pre-wash and dry your spinach so it is ready to toss into the pan on a busy morning.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
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Instructions
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Next: Crack eggs into a small mixing bowl…
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Crack eggs into a small mixing bowl…
Crack eggs into a small mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly with a fork until the whites and yolks are fully combined and slightly frothy.
Look for: the whites and yolks are fully combined and slightly frothy
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Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick…
Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute (2.5cm) or until the oil flows easily across the pan.
Look for: the oil flows easily across the pan
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Add fresh spinach to the skillet and…
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a spatula until the leaves are fully wilted but still bright green.
Look for: the leaves are fully wilted but still bright green
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Pour the whisked eggs directly over the…
Pour the whisked eggs directly over the spinach. Let them sit undisturbed for 20 seconds, then gently fold and push the eggs from the outer edges toward the center.
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Gently fold in the flaked smoked salmon
When the eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet (about 2 minutes), gently fold in the flaked smoked salmon.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Remove the skillet from the heat immediately
Remove the skillet from the heat immediately. The residual heat will finish cooking the eggs to a creamy, soft texture within 30 seconds.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Transfer the scramble to a warm plate…
Transfer the scramble to a warm plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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