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    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict (Eggs Royale)

    Published on April 9, 2019 ᛫ Updated on April 17, 2019 by Chef Markus

    Jam packed with rich flavors, textures, and smells, smoked salmon eggs benedict are the perfect breakfast/brunch item for any special occasion.

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    Interestingly enough Eggs Benedict are so popular, that there are multiple variations of the classic, each with their own name. You'll likely know Eggs Florentine (made with spinach), but there are a few obscure variations such as Eggs Omar, ( made with steak instead of ham), and Eggs Chesapeake, (made with a crab cake instead of ham) as well.

    top down view of eggs benedict with smoked salmon on white plates

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    Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon are called Eggs Royale, Eggs Atlantic, or Eggs Hemingway, depending on where you are, and is one of the more popular variations on the East Coast of North America

    Regardless of their name, they make a delicious breakfast, and believe it or not, smoked salmon eggs benedict are not all that hard to make! Sure it's not as simple as making scrambled eggs, BUT if you want fancy food, you do need to put in a little effort right!?

    That said I've tried to make this as easy as possible for anyone to pull of at home.

    If your nervous about poaching eggs or making hollandaise from scratch, don't worry, this guide to making your own hollandaise should answer any specific questions you have.

    If you've never poached eggs before, I would also suggest reading 'How To Poach Eggs' first.

    cut open poached eggs on a breakfast plate

    Choosing Hot Or Cold Smoked Salmon

    Whether you choose to use hot or cold smoked salmon for these eggs benedict doesn't really matter. It's more of a personal preference as hot and cold smoked salmon will have different textures and flavors.

    • Hot smoked salmon is as the name suggests, smoked with hot smoke, It will have more of a 'cooked' flaky texture,and likely be stronger in flavor. (my favorite choice!)
    • Cold smoked salmon is smoked with cooled down (cold) smoke, and has more of a 'cured' texture. Cold smoked salmon is generally not as strong as hot smoked salmon, and has a fresher salmon flavor.

    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

    Let's get to the real reason your here though. These super tasty smoked salmon eggs benedict. If you're comfortable poaching eggs and making hollandaise, you can jump right in!.

    Otherwise, I suggest reading the guides to making hollandaise and poaching eggs I mentioned above, although if you're very brave I do include basic instructions for those here as well.

    Ingredients

    To Make The Hollandaise You'll Need:

    • 2 egg yolks
    • 1 juice of one lemon
    • 2 cups clarified butter
    • Salt

    To Make The Dill Cream Cheese You'll Need:

    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    • 2 cups cream cheese

    To Assemble The Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict You'll Need:

    • 4 English muffins
    • 1 pkg hot smoked salmon
    • 8 poached eggs
    • Hollandaise
    • Dill cream cheese spread
    • Finely julienne red onion
    • Fresh dill

    Instructions

    1.Start by making your hollandaise sauce. Combine the egg yolks and lemon juice, then whisk them together over a double boiler until the egg yolks start to form 'ribbons'.

    Slowly whisk in the hot clarified butter (not over the double boiler) until the hollandaise has thickened and is smooth. If you see the hollandaise start to look greasy, as if the oil may be splitting out, add a splash of warm water and vigorously whisk. Set the hollandaise aside in a warm spot.

    easy homemade hollandaise sauce in a white dish

    For a more detailed guide read 'How To Make Hollandaise'

    2.Mix the chopped dill, salt, and pepper with the cream cheese in a small bowl using a spoon.

    3.Next, heat a large pot of water on the stove on high.

    As the water heats, cut the english muffins in half and toast them in a toaster oven or toaster. Spread the dill cream cheese on the toasted english muffins, and then top with slices of the smoked salmon.

    Once the water is hot, turn the heat down to a simmer. You should see small air bubbles coming up from the bottom of the pot. Add a small splash of vinegar to the water to help keep the eggs from spreading in the water.

    two eggs poaching in simmering water

    Crack the eggs into the simmering pot one at a time. Poach your eggs for 3-5 minutes. depending on how hard you like your yolks. Remove the poached eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, and place on top of the prepared english muffins.

    Related:  Rosemary & Garlic Homemade Biscuits

    4.Top liberally with the hollandaise, and garnish with red onion and dill sprigs.

    amoked salmon (eggs royale) served on white plates in a rustic table setting

    Chefs Tip - Planning Ahead

    If you are planning on making eggs benedict for a large group, say for brunch, mothers day, or other special occasion, I would suggest doing a little prep ahead of time, to make serving these a lot easier and faster.

    • Prepare the dill cream cheese the day before, and keep it in the fridge until you need it.
    • Measure out the ingredients for the hollandaise ahead of time, and pre-clarify your butter (if you are making your own).
    • Pre-poach the eggs by partially cooking them for 2 minutes and then shocking them in an ice water bath. Save the eggs in the fridge in a container of water until you are ready to re-heat them. To re-heat, simply drop back into simmering water for 2-3 minutes.

    These smoked salmon eggs benedict are best served alongside a salad of fresh spring greens topped with a few garden vegetables. You can also serve them alongside homemade hash browns though for a more 'breakfast-y' feel.

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    Recipe

    smoked salmon eggs benedict garnished with dill on a white plate

    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict (Eggs Royale)

    Chef Markus
    Rich, slightly smoky, and incredibly delicious, these eggs benedict with smoked salmon are the perfect breakfast or brunch item. They are surprisingly easy to make as well!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 2903.1 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    To Make The Hollandaise You'll Need:

    • 2 each egg yolks
    • 1 whole lemon juiced
    • 2 cups clarified butter
    • 1 pinch Salt

    To Make The Dill Cream Cheese You'll Need:

    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    • 1 cups cream cheese

    To Assemble The Smoked Salmon Eggs Bene You'll Need:

    • 4 each English muffins
    • 1 pkg hot smoked salmon
    • 8 individual poached eggs
    • 2 cups Hollandaise
    • 1 cup Dill cream cheese spread
    • ¼ whole Red onion finely julienne
    • 1 bunch Fresh dill

    Instructions
     

    Preparing The Hollandaise

    • Start by making your hollandaise sauce. Combine the egg yolks and lemon juice, then whisk them together over a double boiler until the egg yolks start to form 'ribbons'.
    • Slowly whisk in the hot clarified butter (not over the double boiler) until the hollandaise has thickened and is smooth. If you see the hollandaise start to look greasy, as if the oil may be splitting out, add a splash of warm water and vigorously whisk. Set the hollondaise aside in a warm spot.

    Preparing The Dill Cream Cheese Spread

    • Mix the chopped dill, salt, and pepper with the cream cheese in a small bowl using a spoon.

    Poaching The Eggs

    • Next, heat a large pot of water on the stove on high.
    • Once the water is hot, turn the heat down to a simmer. You should see small air bubbles coming up from the bottom of the pot. Add a small splash of vinegar to the water to help keep the eggs from spreading in the water.
    • Crack the eggs into the simmering pot one at a time. Poach your eggs for 3-5 minutes. Remove the poached eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, and place on top of the prepared English muffins.

    Assembling The Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

    • As the water heats, cut the english muffins in half and toast them in a toaster oven or toaster. Spread the dill cream cheese on the toasted english muffins, and then top with slices of the smoked salmon.
    • Once the poached eggs are removed from the simmering water, top each prepared english muffin with one egg. Top liberally with the hollandaise, and garnish with red onion and dill sprigs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2903.1kcal

    Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Bernice Hill

      March 10, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      Breakfast perfection! I have also heard of these called Eggs Vancouver but who knows. I had no idea about the other names either. Two things that I always insist for Eggs Benny...a lovely Hollandaise and English muffins. Other than that, the sky's the limit for toppings, even smoked salmon!

      Reply
    2. Monica

      May 10, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Now THIS is my kind of eggs Benedict! Smoked salmon is always a go-to treat for me but in this breakfast it's just irresistible.

      Reply
      • Chef Markus Mueller

        May 12, 2020 at 6:48 am

        It's one of my favourite combos!

        Reply
    3. Laura Arteaga

      May 10, 2020 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Made this today for my mum as a mother's day present and she absolutely loved it! thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
      • Chef Markus Mueller

        May 12, 2020 at 6:48 am

        You're very welcome Laura, glad she loved it and had a great brunch!

        Reply
    4. Amanda Mason

      April 15, 2019 at 12:52 am

      5 stars
      I've never made poached eggs like this before!! And I'm loving the dill cream cheese!! Perfect for Easter brunch!!

      Reply
    5. Julie

      April 14, 2019 at 11:46 pm

      This is one of my favorite breakfasts - and we just so happen to have a whole bunch of lox left over from my 4 year old's birthday bagel brunch. I know what i'm making for dinner this week!

      Reply
    6. Holly

      April 14, 2019 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      Eggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast ever! I love this version with salmon!

      Reply
    7. Andrea

      April 14, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      I wish I had this kind of breakfast everyday! Eggs benedict are my absolutely favorite, and the smoked salmon is just the perfect addition!

      Reply
    8. Sharon

      April 14, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      Eggs benedict is one of my favorite breakfast dishes! I love that you added salmon instead of ham in this recipe, looks delicious.

      Reply
    9. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

      April 14, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      I'm loving your website and this recipe! I've signed up for your newsletter! Can't wait to see more. And BTW, I'd be honored if you shared this recipe (and any others) at our What's for Dinner link party!
      http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-196/

      Reply
    10. Aleta

      April 13, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is how to do breakfast! I love that you have provided tutorials on how to poach an egg and make hollandaise from scratch.. all excellent lessons to learn!

      Reply
    11. Linda

      April 13, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      Breakfast (or brunch) is my favorite and this egg benedict is a perfect way to start a day. And dill cream cheese? I need to make an extra batch of that.

      Reply
    12. Anne Lawton

      April 13, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      These would be perfect to serve for breakfast on Easter! I love the addition of smoked salmon

      Reply
    13. Amanda

      April 12, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      With Easter and Mother's Day coming up, I feel like I have a lot of brunch hosting on my agenda, so I'm glad I came across this Benedict because it sounds delicious! Love the elegant twist of the smoked salmon.

      Reply
    14. Tammy

      April 12, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Eggs Benedict are such a treat! These look so good and I love it with the smoked salmon...so much yum in one dish 😀

      Reply
    15. Pearl Rodrigues

      April 11, 2019 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      Eggs Benedict is such a classic. I make it really often but never tried it along with Smoked Salmon. Gotta try it out soon

      Reply
    16. Danielle Wolter

      April 11, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      those eggs are just so beautiful. i love a good smoked salmon benedict - smoked salmon is just the best! i had no idea about the different names either, so interesting!

      Reply
    17. Veena Azmanov

      April 11, 2019 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Love to make this delicious and creamy Breakfast for my loved ones this weekend. So flavorful and mouth melting too.

      Reply
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