Protein-Packed Salmon Omelette

Name: Protein-Packed Salmon Omelette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Aoraki Smoked Salmon; Cold Smoked Salmon; 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes; 1 x capsicum cut into 6; A dozen or so quality olives (pits in); 1x small eggplant cut length wise; 1 x head of garlic top 1 cm cut off to expose the cloves; 1 x small onion, skin on, cut into quarters; Some Mediterranean herbs, basil, thyme etc.; ½ cup good quality olive oil; 1 heaped tablespoon mascarpone cheese; Sea salt and cracked pepper

Serves

10 mins

Looking for a quick, high-protein salmon recipe? This Protein-Packed Salmon Omelette takes the classic omelette to the next level with Blackcurrant Cold Smoked Salmon, creating a nutritious breakfast or easy lunch rich in protein and flavour. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an effortless way to enjoy a satisfying meal packed with goodness.

Ingredients

3 large eggs

50g Aoraki Blackcurrant Cold Smoked Salmon, flaked

1 cup fresh spinach

2 tbsp cottage cheese

1 tsp olive oil

Salt & pepper

Product(s) used:

Blackcurrant with Kāmahi Honey

Cold Smoked Salmon

Method

Step 1

Beat eggs lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, sauté spinach 1–2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in eggs, cook gently.

Step 4

When eggs are nearly set, add cottage cheese and flaked salmon on one side.

Step 5

Fold omelette and cook 1–2 more minutes. Serve hot.

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Meet the chef,

Hana Sato

Hana Sato grew up between the coasts of Hokkaido and Kaikōura, where she discovered her love for fresh seafood and quiet, honest cooking. After training in Tokyo and Wellington, she now leads the culinary team at Aoraki, combining Japanese discipline with New Zealand’s seasonal produce. Her philosophy is simple — cook with restraint, let the ingredients speak, and never rush a good meal.

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