Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict With Lemon Dill Hollandaise

Health score
37%
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict With Lemon Dill Hollandaise
45 min.
2
611kcal

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This Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Lemon Dill Hollandaise is the perfect way to start your day. It's a delicious and elegant breakfast or brunch dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home. The combination of flavors and textures is truly exceptional. You have the creaminess of the hollandaise, the slight bitterness of the arugula, the saltiness of the smoked salmon, and the runniness of the poached egg, all coming together in perfect harmony.

The key to this dish is the hollandaise sauce. It might seem intimidating, but with a little patience and a gentle hand, you'll be rewarded with a rich and tangy sauce that takes this dish to the next level. The addition of lemon and dill gives it a wonderful freshness, making it the perfect complement to the rest of the ingredients.

Smoked salmon is a great source of protein and healthy fats, while the eggs provide even more protein and essential vitamins and minerals. This dish is not just delicious but also nutritious and will keep you satisfied for hours. So, if you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe to impress your family or friends, this Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict is definitely the one. It's a true classic with a delicious twist that's sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • cup baby arugula 
  • cup baby spinach 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • large egg yolk 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon dill dried fresh
  •  optional: lemon 
  • slices bread thick
  • slices bread thick
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • ounces salmon smoked
  • tablespoons water 
  • tsp worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Make Lemon Dill Hollandaise:Fill a medium saucepan about halfway with water, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Put the egg yolks and water in a heatproof bowl, season with a pinch of dill (if using dried), salt, and pepper.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together and then place the bowl on top of the saucepan. Keep stirring the egg mixture for about 5 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Make sure you dont scramble your eggs! Once the eggs are thickened, take the bowl off the water and set aside.Poach the eggs:Fill a medium saucepan with water, add a splash of white vinegar (optional, but this helps hold the whites together which results in nicely shaped eggs) and bring to a gentle simmer. You want tiny bubbles only, not a rolling boil. Gently add eggs to water and poach until deisred doneness.Meanwhile, toast bread.
  4. Place toast on plates and top with arugula, spinach and salmon.
  5. Place eggs on top of salmon and spoon hollandaise over the top.
  6. Garnish with dill, salt and freshly cracked black pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories611kcal
Protein28.99%
Fat49.47%
Carbs21.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
139.45
Glycemic Load
15.52
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
45.332173913043%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
11.53mg
Hesperetin
15.07mg
Naringenin
0.3mg
Luteolin
1.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
4.46mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:610.96kcal
30.55%
Fat:33.72g
51.88%
Saturated Fat:13.89g
86.82%
Carbohydrates:33.05g
11.02%
Net Carbohydrates:27.48g
9.99%
Sugar:4.86g
5.4%
Cholesterol:658.94mg
219.65%
Sodium:1620.55mg
70.46%
Protein:44.46g
88.92%
Vitamin D:22.53µg
150.19%
Selenium:93.04µg
132.91%
Vitamin K:89.28µg
85.03%
Vitamin B12:5µg
83.35%
Manganese:1.5mg
74.81%
Phosphorus:612.88mg
61.29%
Vitamin A:3038.96IU
60.78%
Vitamin B2:0.81mg
47.35%
Vitamin C:35.48mg
43%
Vitamin B3:8.17mg
40.84%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
39.04%
Folate:149.78µg
37.44%
Vitamin B5:3.65mg
36.54%
Iron:6.41mg
35.58%
Vitamin E:4.17mg
27.81%
Copper:0.53mg
26.67%
Calcium:264.72mg
26.47%
Magnesium:103.83mg
25.96%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.79%
Fiber:5.57g
22.26%
Zinc:3.29mg
21.92%
Potassium:759.82mg
21.71%