Smoked Salmon and Bagels

Name: Smoked Salmon and Bagels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 57 grams thin stalks asparagus (about; 1 bagel, cut in half horizontally; 1 teaspoons dried dill weed; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2 servings Lemon wedges, if desired; 2 Tbsps 1/2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened (about; 43 grams salmon lox (from 3-oz package)

This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains roughly 11g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 209 calories. Head to the store and pick up salmon lox, bagel, lemon peel, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily.

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Asparagus

Cut asparagus in half crosswise into about 3-inch pieces. In 3-quart saucepan or skillet, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water.

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Asparagus

Water

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Steamer Basket

Sauce Pan

Frying Pan

Place asparagus in basket.

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Asparagus

Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; steam about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately plunge asparagus into ice water until cold.

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Asparagus

Water

Drain on paper towels.

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In small bowl, mix cream cheese, dill weed, lemon peel and lemon juice until well blended.

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Cream Cheese

Lemon Juice

Lemon Peel

Dill

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Bowl

Spread on cut sides of bagel halves.

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Spread

Bagel

Arrange asparagus pieces on cream cheese mixture; top with salmon.

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Cream Cheese

Asparagus

Salmon

Serve with lemon wedges.

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Lemon Wedge

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Servings:

57grams

thin stalks asparagus (about 1

bagel, cut in half horizontally 1teaspoons

dried dill weed 1teaspoon

lemon juice 1teaspoon

grated lemon peel 2servings

Lemon wedges, if desired 2Tbsps

1/2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened (about 43grams

salmon lox (from 3-oz package)

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon works really well with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. The Tenuta di Nozzole Le Bruniche Chardonnay with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.