Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon & chives

Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon & chives

Easily-doubled to feed a family or crowd - don't be scared of poached eggs, there's a video too

Difficulty and servings

For the keen cook

Serves 4 as part of a brunch buffet

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Method

  1. First make the Hollandaise sauce. Put the lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl, add the egg yolks and whisk with a balloon whisk until light and frothy. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until mixture thickens. Gradually add the butter, whisking constantly until thick - if it looks like it might be splitting, then whisk off the heat for a few mins. Season and keep warm.
  2. To poach the eggs, bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar. Lower the heat so that the water is simmering gently. Stir the water so you have a slight whirlpool, then slide in the eggs one by one. Cook each for about 4 mins, then remove with a slotted spoon.
  3. Lightly toast and butter the muffins, then put a couple of slices of salmon on each half. Top each with an egg, spoon over some Hollandaise and garnish with chopped chives.

564 kcalories, protein 27g, carbohydrate 16g, fat 44 g, saturated fat 23g, fibre 1g, sugar 1g, salt 3.09 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2009.

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  • Binder photo susan

    17 November 2009

    susan rated and commented on this recipe

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    Just had this for lunch with my sister, DELICIOUS!!! hollandaise sauce easier to make than we thought .We thought this would be a lovely breakfast for christmas morning .

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  • Binder photo ThomMich

    30 March 2010

    ThomMich rated and commented on this recipe

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    Used ready made hollandaise sauce, but this is a delicious, simple light snack.

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  • Binder photo smokierocz

    04 May 2010

    smokierocz rated and commented on this recipe

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    very nice the poached egg tops it of beautifully used ciabatta's instead of muffins, tot hollandaise sauce would be a disater wasn't sure if i'd like it but turned well :-)

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  • Binder photo vhoracek

    05 October 2010

    vhoracek rated and commented on this recipe

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    I used dill instead of chives, it goes well with salmon. Homemade hollandaise is delicious.

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  • Binder photo LRademaker

    25 January 2011

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    flavour was beautiful

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    07 July 2011

    max rated and commented on this recipe

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    came out brilliantly...thanx

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  • Binder photo jonnylovesfood

    14 February 2012

    jonnylovesfood commented on this recipe

    Did this this morning for a surprise Valentines Day breakfast and it really was perfect. Followed the recipe to the letter and could not have been happier with it or the reaction from the other half. Will become a saturday morning favourite when we have guests I think!

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    14 February 2012

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  • Binder photo Pee

    18 March 2012

    Pee rated and commented on this recipe

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    My first attempt at Hollandaise sauce.. no splitting so chuffed to bits. Hubby absolutely loved this, will definately a regular weekend breakfast in our house

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  • Binder photo Ellie M

    01 April 2012

    Ellie M rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious. New favourite for special occassion breakfasts.

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  • Binder photo wolffromthedoor

    19 May 2012

    wolffromthedoor rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious! Very easy to follow, and for once I managed to get it all the separate bits ready at about the same time, and the Hollandaise came together perfectly. A lovely recipe for a breakfast treat.

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  • Binder photo Sarraceniac

    25 May 2012

    Sarraceniac rated and commented on this recipe

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    So much nicer than with the traditional ham. The salmon really lifts it.

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  • Binder photo Ruth

    25 October 2012

    Ruth commented on this recipe

    FAB! Loved by all, especially my NO 1 Critic, my hubby! Hollandaise sauce fabulous, tho i used poach pods to poach my eggs. Thanks again GoodFood

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  • Binder photo lizleicester

    23 December 2012

    lizleicester rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is soooo delicious. I had to do a dairy free version (due to allergy to milk protein), so used Pure instead and it was lovely. Sprinkled with spring onions and it worked brilliantly as a treat for hungover offspring.

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  • Binder photo Jonathan

    13 January 2013

    Jonathan commented on this recipe

    Fantastic morning treat with a fresh glass of chilled champagne. Easy to prep and serve.

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  • Binder photo Mildura

    24 January 2013

    Mildura rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is the first recipe for hollandaise sauce i ever seen where you don't need to melt the butter first! I think that might even be the secret for us mere mortals because mine never came close to splitting and usually i have to constantly adjust the temperature to avoid it happening. The boyfriend did look petrified when he saw the finished product (with Johnathan's suggestion of champagne), but he must have thought i was about to propose, cause it looked delicious to me!

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  • Binder photo Mildura

    24 January 2013

    Mildura commented on this recipe

    Oh and also... is it common knowledge that you can freeze egg whites? After 5 years of cooking i've only just been told and now i feel a lot less guilty about only using the yolks. Plus i can make extra meringue for my lemon meringue pie. Maybe another novice will find it useful.

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Difficulty and servings

For the keen cook

Serves 4 as part of a brunch buffet

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 English muffins , halved
  • a little butter , for spreading
  • 8 slices smoked salmon
  • chopped chives , to serve

FOR THE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 125g unsalted butter , diced
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564 kcalories, protein 27g, carbohydrate 16g, fat 44 g, saturated fat 23g, fibre 1g, sugar 1g, salt 3.09 g

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