Description
Brunch enthusiasts will adore this bay lobster eggs benedict featuring a spicy Cajun hollandaise sauce. Succulent seafood and rich, zesty sauce create an indulgent morning meal you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bay lobster tails
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Hollandaise Preparation: Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl positioned over a simmering water bath, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Continuously whisk until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- Sauce Enhancement: Gradually incorporate melted butter while whisking constantly, creating a smooth, velvety texture. Infuse with Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt, stirring to distribute spices evenly. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Egg Poaching Setup: Fill a large skillet with water and bring to a gentle simmer, adding white vinegar to help egg whites coagulate. Crack eggs into individual small bowls for precise poaching.
- Egg and Muffin Preparation: Gently slide eggs into simmering water, cooking 3-4 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain runny. Simultaneously, toast English muffin halves until golden and crisp.
- Plating and Garnishing: Arrange toasted muffins on serving plates, layer with shredded bay lobster meat. Transfer poached eggs using a slotted spoon, placing one atop the lobster on each muffin half. Drizzle spicy Cajun hollandaise generously over eggs.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle finely chopped chives across the dish, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately to savor the luxurious combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Master Sauce Technique: Whisk egg yolks continuously over gentle heat to prevent scrambling and achieve a silky, smooth hollandaise consistency.
- Poaching Precision: Use fresh eggs at room temperature and add white vinegar to help egg whites coagulate perfectly without spreading in the water.
- Temperature Control: Keep hollandaise warm but not hot to prevent separation, using gentle residual heat from the initial preparation.
- Seafood Freshness: Select high-quality, fresh bay lobster meat for the most authentic and rich flavor profile in this luxurious breakfast dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 33 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg