Ingredients
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- 4 fresh New York-style bagels (everything or plain)
- 8 oz high-quality cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 lb premium smoked salmon (Norwegian preferred)
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice your fresh bagels in half horizontally. Toast them lightly to achieve that perfect golden exterior while maintaining a chewy interior. Arrange them on your serving platter.
- Using a butter knife, generously spread about 1 oz of softened cream cheese on each bagel half. Create elegant swirls in the cream cheese for presentation.
- Carefully drape 1-2 slices of premium smoked salmon over each cream cheese-covered bagel half, arranged artfully.
- Top each bagel with capers, thin red onion slices, and fresh dill sprigs. Add a light grind of black pepper and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use only the freshest ingredients – this is Upper East Side dining after all
- For extra luxury, add a dollop of caviar on top
- Serve immediately after assembling to prevent bagels from getting soggy
- Pair with a proper New York coffee for the full experience
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half with toppings
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg