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Post Workout High Protein Salmon: Salmon and Egg Scramble Recipe

Name: Post Workout High Protein Salmon: Salmon and Egg Scramble Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 180 g
Ingredients: eggs 4 pieces; cooked salmon fillet 6 oz; baby spinach 1 cup; olive oil 1 tbsp; salt 0.25 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Scramble eggs with flaked salmon for a quick post workout meal that's ready in five minutes. Fast protein, healthy fats, no excuses for skipping recovery nutrition.

Cook 5 min Difficulty EASY 340 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

eggs 4 pieces
cooked salmon fillet 6 oz
baby spinach 1 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

olive oil 1 tbsp
salt 0.25 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 2 g 2%

Protein 35 g 41%

Fat 20 g 57%

Serving size 180g

Cooking steps

1

Crack eggs into a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and whisk until uniformly combined.
2

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until just shimmering.
3

Add baby spinach and sauté for 30–45 seconds until just wilted, stirring continuously to avoid browning.
4

Add flaked cooked salmon to the pan and stir to warm through, about 30 seconds.
5

Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the whisked eggs, and gently fold with a spatula, scraping edges and bottom, until eggs are softly set but still slightly glossy (about 2 minutes). Remove promptly from heat to avoid overcooking.
6

Season again to taste, gently plate the scramble, and serve immediately for optimal texture.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The core ingredient is cooked salmon fillet, which provides rich protein and healthy fats, while pairing perfectly with the eggs to create a filling and flavorful post workout scramble.

Q. How do I avoid overcooking the eggs in this salmon and egg scramble?

For best texture, reduce the heat to medium-low before adding the eggs and gently fold the mixture with a spatula. Remove the pan from heat when the eggs are softly set and still slightly glossy, as residual heat will continue cooking them.

Q. How much protein and fat is in each serving?

Each 180g serving provides 35g of protein, making it high in protein, and 20g of fat, with healthy fats from both salmon and olive oil. This macronutrient balance makes it suitable for muscle recovery and active lifestyles.

Q. Does the recipe fit a low carb or keto diet?

With only 2g of carbohydrates per serving and 57% of calories from fat, this scramble is low in carbohydrates but does not qualify as strict keto due to the slightly higher protein content and caloric distribution.

Q. What makes the texture of this scramble stand out?

Gently folding the eggs at medium-low heat prevents them from becoming tough, while quick warming of the salmon and spinach before adding eggs ensures all ingredients stay moist and tender.

Post Workout High Protein Salmon: Salmon and Egg Scramble Recipe

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