Gordon Ramsay Christmas Breakfast Salmon

This elegant Christmas breakfast salmon is a refined yet comforting way to begin a festive morning. Soft scrambled eggs, silky smoked salmon, and warm toasted bread come together with rich, buttery flavours and gentle seasoning. It is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it ideal for relaxed Christmas mornings when you want something special without stress. From start to finish, this dish takes around 25 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Eggs

• 6 large free-range eggs
• 40g unsalted butter, diced
• 2 tbsp double cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Salmon

• 200g high-quality smoked salmon
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Freshly ground black pepper

To Serve

• 4 slices sourdough or good-quality white bread, toasted
• Chopped fresh chives or dill
• Lemon wedges

How to Make Gordon Ramsay Christmas Breakfast Salmon

• Prepare the base: Lightly toast the bread and keep it warm. Arrange the smoked salmon on a plate, drizzle with lemon juice, and season lightly with black pepper.
• Start the eggs: Crack the eggs into a cold saucepan. Add the butter and place over low heat.
• Cook gently: Stir continuously with a spatula as the butter melts. Keep the heat low to avoid scrambling too quickly.
• Add cream: Once the eggs begin to thicken softly, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the double cream.
• Season and finish: Return briefly to the heat if needed, then season with salt and pepper. The eggs should be creamy and just set.
• Assemble: Spoon the eggs onto warm toast, top with smoked salmon, and finish with fresh herbs.

Tips

How do I keep the eggs creamy?

Always cook over low heat and stir constantly. Removing the pan from the heat before the eggs fully set ensures a soft texture.

Can I prepare anything ahead?

The salmon can be plated and garnished in advance, but the eggs should always be cooked fresh.

What bread works best?

Sourdough gives excellent structure and flavour, but brioche or white bloomer also work beautifully.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with freshly squeezed orange juice
• Add sautéed spinach on the side
• Pair with a light festive breakfast salad

Storage

Room Temperature

This dish is best served immediately and should not be left out for more than 1 hour.

Refrigerator

Smoked salmon can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Cooked eggs do not reheat well.

Freezing

Freezing is not recommended as the texture of both eggs and salmon will be affected.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Sodium: 780mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

FAQs

Gordon Ramsay Christmas Breakfast Salmon

Recipe by Alex TurnerCourse: BreakfastCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Creamy scrambled eggs served with smoked salmon and toasted bread. A luxurious yet simple Christmas breakfast.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs

• 40g unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp double cream

• Salt and black pepper

• 200g smoked salmon

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 4 slices sourdough bread

• Fresh chives or dill

• Lemon wedges

Directions

• Toast the bread and keep warm.
• Cook eggs gently with butter over low heat.
• Stir continuously until creamy, then add cream.
• Season and spoon onto toast.
• Top with smoked salmon and herbs to serve.