Creamy smoked salmon is a silky, walnut-studded omelet drizzled with a fresh spinach-lemon cream sauce. Smoked salmon and eggs cook in minutes in the Instant Pot, while a quick-blended sauce of almond milk, walnuts, and spinach turns rich and velvety under pressure. Fifteen minutes start to finish.
Creamy Smoked Salmon
(Total Time: 15 MIN| Serves: 2)
Ingredients:
2 oz (56.7 g) smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
¼ tsp dried thyme
For the creamy sauce:
½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup spinach, chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt
½ tsp black pepper, ground
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Directions:
- Combine almond milk, walnuts, and spinach in food processor. Blend until well combined and add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Blend again for 1 minute and set aside.
- Plug in your instant pot and grease the stainless steel insert with some olive oil. Add salmon pieces and eggs. Sprinkle with thyme and cook for 3 minutes. Using a large spatula, remove the omelet from the pot. Set aside covered.
- Now, add the previously blended sauce mixture to the pot. Close the lid and adjust the steam release handle. Press the “Manual” button and set the timer for 3 minutes. When done, perform a quick release of the pressure and open the pot.
- Transfer the omelet to a serving plate and drizzle with hot sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Per Serving(Calories 365 | Total Fats 32.2g | Net Carbs: 3.3g | Protein 16.9g |Fiber: 2.8g)
Pro Tips
- Blend the sauce a full minute until smooth — the walnuts need the time to break down and thicken the almond milk into a proper cream.
- Add the smoked salmon and eggs together and cook just 3 minutes; the salmon only needs to warm through and stays silky.
- Keep the omelet covered while the sauce cooks so it stays warm and moist.
- The lemon juice in the sauce is the counterpoint to the rich smoked salmon — squeeze it fresh for the brightest flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh salmon?
Smoked salmon is the point here — its cured, salty flavor defines the dish. Fresh salmon would need proper cooking and a different approach.
Is this dish keto?
Yes — 3.3g net carbs and 16.9g protein per serving, with walnuts and olive oil supplying the fats.
What is the sauce made of?
Almond milk, walnuts, spinach, and lemon juice, blended smooth — creamy and dairy-free without any actual cream.
How do I serve it?
Drizzle the hot sauce over the omelet and serve immediately, with the remaining sauce spooned alongside.
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