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Perfect Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Recipe with Everything Bagel Crumble

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A quick and easy brunch recipe featuring smoked salmon eggs benedict topped with a crunchy everything bagel crumble and silky hollandaise sauce with a hint of lemon and dill.

Ingredients

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  • English muffins, split and toasted (preferably whole wheat)
  • Smoked salmon slices (wild-caught, thinly sliced)
  • Large eggs, fresh (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Everything bagels (day-old or toasted, crumbled into small pieces)
  • Olive oil or melted butter (for toasting crumble)
  • Garlic powder
  • Poppy seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Dried minced onion
  • Optional garnishes: fresh dill or chives, capers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Everything Bagel Crumble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Tear or cut everything bagels into small pieces. Toss with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and dried minced onion. Spread on baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crunchy. Set aside to cool.
  2. Make the Hollandaise Sauce: In a heatproof bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until light and frothy. Place over simmering water (double boiler), ensuring bowl bottom doesn’t touch water. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking constantly until sauce thickens and is silky. Remove from heat, season with salt and cayenne pepper. Keep warm.
  3. Poach the Eggs: Fill medium saucepan with 3 inches of water and add 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Bring to gentle simmer. Crack eggs into small bowl, then slide into simmering water. Poach 3-4 minutes for runny yolks or longer for firmer. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
  4. Toast the English Muffins: While poaching eggs, split and toast muffins until golden and crisp.
  5. Assemble the Eggs Benedict: Place toasted muffin halves on plates. Layer smoked salmon slices, then top with poached egg. Spoon warm hollandaise over top. Sprinkle everything bagel crumble and garnish with fresh dill or chives and capers if desired.
  6. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the dish while warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

If hollandaise thickens too much, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen. Keep water at gentle simmer when poaching eggs to avoid breaking whites. Use fresh eggs for best poaching results. Toast everything bagel crumble carefully to avoid burning. For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free bagels and muffins. Vegan butter can be used for dairy-free hollandaise.

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Keywords: smoked salmon, eggs benedict, everything bagel crumble, hollandaise sauce, brunch recipe, easy brunch, poached eggs

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