- Martha Stewart shared the simple salmon-and-egg breakfast sandwich she loves.
- Stewart builds her sandwich on brioche and cooks the eggs in Irish butter.
- This sandwich is a quick breakfast to start your day, and it’s packed with healthy protein.
Martha Stewart is always sharing glimpses of life on her property near Bedford, New York, whether it’s photos of her dogs or new additions to her garden. When we’re lucky, Stewart also shares some snapshots of what she’s been eating—and this week, we were very lucky. The queen of all things delicious and homey just posted a photo of a decadent, dreamy breakfast sandwich on her Instagram.
In the caption, Martha runs down the four simple ingredients that bring this breakfast together: a toasted brioche bun, fresh scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, plus “lots” of Kerrygold Irish butter with salt and pepper for scrambling the eggs.
The best way to create fluffy scrambled eggs, according to the chefs we asked, is not to cook them quickly on high heat, but to let them take their time, gently stirring as they set. Too much surface area, like when you cook a couple of eggs in your largest pan, won’t yield the best flavors. Don’t overcook the eggs either; you want a velvety texture, as opposed to the rubbery feel of overcooked scrambled eggs. Martha’s eggs look moist and custardy, so we have a feeling she’s a fan of the low and slow scrambling method.
Also like Stewart, chefs prefer farm-fresh eggs for the taste. That’s an easy upgrade for a farm-dweller like Martha, but your grocery store eggs can be delicious, too. If you grab your eggs from a store instead of a coop, chefs recommend free-range and cage-free eggs because the happier and healthier the chickens, the better their eggs. Brown versus white doesn’t matter—look for quality over hue.
And make sure to whisk those eggs before putting them in the pan so you get a nice, uniform texture. While butter or a splash of cream can be great additions, adding water won’t give you the creamiest eggs. Add salt and pepper at the end for that last touch of flavor.
Smoked salmon is not only a delicious breakfast meat, it is also packed full of nutrients and protein. Just be aware of sodium content when using smoked salmon and adjust the salt you add to your eggs if you’re trying to limit sodium for health or nutritional reasons. (And pregnant people and those with suppressed immune systems should cook their salmon to 165°F before ingesting.)
If you want to modify the recipe, you have lots of options. While brioche, with its high egg and butter content, is yummy, it might not be the best choice if you’re being careful with your blood sugar. For the carb-conscious, sprouted-grain bread is a dietitian-approved swap that also makes for a tasty sammie. Other healthy options include whole-wheat, sourdough, seeded bread or English muffins. The fiber-packed whole grains in many of these other choices might even make the meal more satisfying.
Whether you follow Martha Stewart’s recipe to the letter or make some variations to suit your tastes and health needs, a warm, cozy breakfast sandwich is a smart and delightful way to start the day.
