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A quintessential New York deli classic, this Lox and Bagel recipe brings together a perfectly toasted bagel, a generous schmear of creamy cheese, silky layers of lox, and a sharp, briny finish from red onion and capers. It's an effortlessly elegant and satisfying meal, perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, or a quick, delicious lunch.
For 4 servings
Prepare Toppings
Toast Bagels
Assemble the Bagels
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A quintessential New York deli classic, this Lox and Bagel recipe brings together a perfectly toasted bagel, a generous schmear of creamy cheese, silky layers of lox, and a sharp, briny finish from red onion and capers. It's an effortlessly elegant and satisfying meal, perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, or a quick, delicious lunch.
This jewish_american recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 536.01 calories per serving with 24.84g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch.
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Serve Immediately
Use chive and onion, scallion, or vegetable cream cheese for extra flavor.
Add thinly sliced tomato, cucumber, or avocado for extra texture and freshness.
Substitute lox with other smoked fish like smoked trout or kippered salmon.
Swap dill for fresh chives or parsley.
Experiment with different bagel types like pumpernickel, sesame, or poppy seed.
The lox (smoked salmon) is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health, reduce inflammation, and improve brain function.
This meal provides a significant amount of high-quality protein from both the salmon and the cream cheese, which is essential for muscle repair, satiety, and overall body function.
Salmon is a natural source of several B vitamins, including B12, B6, and niacin, which are crucial for energy production, creating and repairing DNA, and reducing inflammation.
It can be part of a healthy diet. Lox is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and protein. To make it healthier, you can opt for a whole wheat bagel for more fiber and use a lighter or whipped cream cheese to reduce fat content.
A typical lox and bagel as prepared in this recipe (one whole bagel with toppings) contains approximately 500-600 calories, depending on the size of the bagel and the amount of cream cheese used.
Traditionally, lox is cured in a salt brine but not smoked. However, today the term 'lox' is often used interchangeably with cold-smoked salmon, which is what you'll find in most stores. Both are delicious in this recipe.
It's best served immediately after assembly to prevent the bagel from becoming soggy. However, you can prep all the toppings (slice onion, chop dill) ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator to make assembly quicker.
Classic choices are Plain, Everything, Sesame, or Poppy Seed bagels. Their savory flavors complement the lox perfectly. A Pumpernickel or Rye bagel also offers a delicious, traditional pairing.