Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on the classic Eggs Benedict with these Salmon Cake Eggs Benedict. Perfectly poached eggs sit atop flavorful salmon cakes on toasted English muffins, all generously drizzled with a luscious hollandaise sauce. A luxurious brunch dish that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the salmon cakes:
- 1 cup cooked salmon (flaked)
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
For the poached eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for poaching water)
For the hollandaise sauce:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and warm)
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- pinch of salt
To serve:
- 2 English muffins (split and toasted)
- chopped chives or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon cakes: In a medium bowl, mix the salmon, panko, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, herbs, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties. Cook in olive oil until golden and heated through.
- Poach the eggs: Simmer water with vinegar. Crack eggs into water, poach for 3–4 minutes, then drain.
- Make the hollandaise: Whisk yolks and lemon juice over simmering water. Slowly whisk in melted butter until thick. Season with salt and cayenne.
- Assemble: Place a salmon cake on each toasted muffin half, top with a poached egg, and spoon over hollandaise. Garnish with chives or dill.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned salmon for the cakes.
- Hollandaise can be made in a blender for ease—blend yolks and lemon juice, then drizzle in hot butter while blending.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop, Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon benedict (1 English muffin half with salmon cake, egg, and sauce)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 225mg