Lobster Eggs Benedict
Lobster and eggs, a winning recipe! If lobsters aren’t readily available where you live, substitute peameal or back bacon, or ham.
- Serves:
- 4
- Prep Time:
- 15 min
- Cook Time:
- 3 min
Ingredients
Hollandaise Sauce
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp ( 10 mL ) lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp ( 0.5 mL ) sugar
- 6 tbsp ( 90 mL ) butter
Eggs Benedict
- 4 eggs
- ½ tbsp ( 7.5 mL ) vinegar (optional)
- 2 whole wheat English muffins
- 2 cooked 1 lb (450 g) lobsters, meat removed
- (about 6 oz/180 g meat)
Instructions
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Prepare hollandaise sauce: whisk egg yolks in small microwave-safe bowl. Add lemon juice and sugar; whisk to combine. Melt butter; add to yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Microwave on Medium-High (70% power) for 20 seconds; whisk mixture. Microwave for another 15 seconds; whisk again. Sauce will thicken and turn pale yellow. Cover to keep warm.
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Bring 3 inches (8 cm) of cold water to boil. Add vinegar, if desired. Lower heat to reduce water to simmer. One at a time, break each egg into a small dish and gently slip egg into simmering water. Cook until yolks are done as desired, about 3 minutes for soft yolks.
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Meanwhile, split English muffins and toast. Divide lobster meat over four English muffin halves.
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Remove eggs from water with slotted spoon. Place on paper towel briefly to remove excess water. Set eggs on top of lobster. Spoon about 2 tbsp (30 mL) Hollandaise sauce over each egg.
Notes
- For poached eggs with a compact shape, use fresh eggs and poach in simmering, not boiling, water. Adding vinegar to the poaching water can help to keep the eggs compact.
- If overcooked, hollandaise sauce can curdle. If this happens, gradually whisk curdled sauce into 2 tsp (10 mL) hot water.