Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Recipe (video) (2024)

• March 31, 2019
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How to Make Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

The best smoked salmon eggs benedict is made with homemade hollandaise! This egg based sauce can seem a little tricky to make but it’s actually quite easy once you try it! I recommend using organic egg yolks and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the most flavorful sauce.

1. First, I fill a small pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Test out the size of the pot to make sure the bottom of your mixing bowl won’t touch the hot water.
2. Then I whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice with a bit of salt and pepper until the mixture is pale and thick. Next, it’s time to cook the sauce! You’ll need to cook the sauce over the slowly simmering water, you don’t want the water to be boiling, otherwise the yolks will scramble. The sauce needs to be whisked constantly so that the egg yolks cook evenly.
3. Next, slowly begin pouring in the melted butter. I like to use a good quality, grass-fed butter for the best results. Pour the butter in a couple tablespoons at a time and whisk well after each addition, cooking for about a minute. Keep adding in the butter until the hollandaise sauce is thick and creamy. If it gets too thick, thin out the sauce with a touch of water.
4. Keep the sauce warm and covered until ready to serve and remix before using.

How to Make Poached Eggs

Once I have my hollandaise sauce ready to go, it’s time to poach the eggs for my smoked salmon eggs benedict! You can make the poached eggs one at a time, or use a large pot to make 2 or 3 at a time. The trick to keeping the egg whites from spreading too much is to add a bit of white vinegar and salt into the water.

1. I bring a small pot of water up to a simmer, then I drop the eggs into the water using a ramekin. You can also swirl the water gently in one direction using a spoon, then drop the egg in.
2. I usually poach my eggs for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, just until the egg white is set but the yolk is still soft.
3. Then I use a slotted spoon to lift the egg out of the water and onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess water. To keep the poached eggs warm, I cover them with a stainless steel bowl, which helps keep the heat trapped inside!

How to Make Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

The trick to making eggs benedict at home is all about the timing. You want to keep all the components of the recipe hot and ready to serve. One trick to keep the dish warm is to use warm plates. I heat my plates in the oven for a couple minutes. Just be extra careful when removing them from the oven, they’ll be extra hot!

1. Toast the English muffins: To easily toast lots of English muffins at once, simply use your oven broiler! I like to brush the muffins with melted butter, then spread them on a baking dish and set them under the broiler for just a few minutes. I love to serve extra English muffins on the side to soak up all the delicious sauce and egg yolk.
2. Top the bread with sliced avocado, layer on the smoked salmon and season the benedict with capers and fresh dill.
3. Add the homemade hollandaise sauce over the top! The Hollandaise sauce will start to thicken once it sits so make sure to keep it covered and give it a good whisk before pouring over the eggs. If your sauce gets too thick, simply add a tablespoon or two of hot water and whisk vigorously.
4. Garnish the top of the benedict and enjoy! This is a dish that’s best enjoyed immediately! Also, add some cherry tomatoes and cucumbers on the side to make it a complete and delicious breakfast!

More Breakfast Recipes to Try!

Enjoyed this delicious seafood breakfast recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!

• Smoked Salmon Frittata – easy frittata recipe with salmon, avocado, cheese and fresh herbs!
• Croissant Breakfast Sandwich– the best ever sandwich with avocado, bacon, cheese and eggs!
• Sheet Pan Breakfast Potatoes – a complete, mouthwatering breakfast, made in one pan! With bacon, sausage, peppers and more!
• Smoked Salmon Crepes – these savory dill crepes are filled with salmon and all the lox toppings!
• Smoked Salmon Potato Salad – amazing seafood salad with flaky smoked salmon, salmon roe, 7-minute eggs and zesty dressing!
• Homemade Breakfast Sausage – juicy and delicious breakfast sausage patties; plus, an easy breakfast sandwich recipe!

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Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Recipe (video)

The best eggs benedict recipe with smoked salmon, avocado and homemade hollandaise sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 425mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1829IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg

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