Poached egg with salmon & spinach

Poached egg with salmon & spinach

An ideal weekend breakfast or brunch that provides protein, carbohydrate and a serving of vegetables.  Great after a morning run or cycle!  If you haven’t exercised and want a low carb meal, enjoy without the toasted bread.

Ingredients:

2 fresh salmon fillets, skinned

1 teaspoon olive oil

300g baby spinach leaves

Pepper to season

2 eggs

2 slices rye or wholegrain bread, toasted

Serves: 2
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cooking Time: 10 Mins
Cooking Time: 10 Mins

Method:

  1. Brush a pan with olive oil and once heated, place fillets of salmon in the pan. Season with pepper. 
  2. Cook the fillets for 2-3 minutes each side until just cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan place a few drops of water and the baby spinach leaves. Heat on low heat, stirring until all leaves are slightly softened. Set aside.
  4. Poach eggs in a poaching pan until the whites are cooked through and the yolks are done to preference.
  5. On each plate, layer the spinach, salmon fillet and the egg on top. Season according to taste. 
  6. Serve with toasted bread (optional).

 

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