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Fish with Scrambled Eggs on toast

Fish with Scrambled Eggs on Toast

A rich, elegant breakfast or brunch that feels far more indulgent than the effort it takes. Flaky fish sits on crisp toast, topped with soft, creamy scrambled eggs for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. A squeeze of lemon cuts through the richness, while scallions, dill, and capers or roe add brightness and a touch of briny depth. Every bite is layered—warm, fresh, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Serve it with a simple green salad or peppery arugula dressed in olive oil and lemon to keep things balanced. It’s the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together effortlessly. Perfect for a relaxed weekend or when you want to elevate a simple meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1529

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • salt to taste
  • garlic powder pinch
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread
  • 2 Tbsp. crème fraîche or sour cream *optional but good
  • 1 boneless cooked fish or freshly cooked trout, salmon, or cod
  • Hot sauce if you like it spicy
  • 1/2 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced on a diagonal - greens only
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 tsp. EVOO to toss with arugula

Equipment

  • Toaster
  • Silicone Spatula

Method
 

  1. Crack eggs into a medium bowl and add salt. Whisk well.
  2. Squeeze juice from half into a medium bowl. Add arugula and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve on the side.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in skillet over medium-low. Once butter is foaming, cook egg mixture, stirring with a heatproof rubber spatula in broad sweeping motions, until some curds begin to form but eggs are still runny, about 2 minutes. Stir in crème fraîche and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are barely set, about 2 minutes.
  4. While eggs are cooking, toast bread, and butter the way you like it.
  5. Spoon eggs over toast and top with fish, then squeeze juice over the fish. Season with pepper; scatter scallions on top.
  6. You can add the fish cold, from the fridge, but I like to warm it up in a pan before adding. You can also use fresh trout. All good.