Description
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Eggs Royale is a sophisticated breakfast or brunch dish featuring perfectly poached eggs atop toasted English muffins layered with creamy avocado and smoky salmon. Topped with a rich, homemade hollandaise sauce and garnished with fresh chives, this recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, split and toasted
- 4 large eggs
- 4 ounces smoked salmon slices
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
For Poaching and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Poaching Water: Fill a wide saucepan with water, add the white vinegar, and bring it to a gentle simmer. This acidic water helps the egg whites coagulate quickly for perfect poached eggs.
- Make Hollandaise Sauce: In a heatproof bowl set over gently simmering water, whisk the egg yolks together with lemon juice and warm water until the mixture thickens. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and keep warm over low heat, ensuring it does not get too hot to prevent splitting.
- Poach the Eggs: Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide them into the simmering vinegar water. Poach the eggs for about 3 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft and runny. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the toasted English muffin halves on serving plates. Layer each with sliced avocado and smoked salmon. Top with a poached egg on each muffin half.
- Finish and Garnish: Spoon warm hollandaise sauce generously over the eggs. Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use very fresh eggs for the easiest and best poaching results.
- Keep hollandaise sauce warm over barely simmering water to prevent it from splitting.
- Substitute whole wheat or gluten-free English muffins if desired for dietary preferences.
- Handle poached eggs carefully with a slotted spoon to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
