Description
Gourmet Bay Lobster Eggs Benedict brings coastal elegance to breakfast with its luxurious Cajun-inspired hollandaise. Succulent seafood and perfectly poached eggs create a memorable morning indulgence that will delight you with rich, spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 Moreton Bay bugs or bay lobsters
- 4 eggs
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 16 asparagus spears
- 2 English muffins
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl until silky smooth, positioning the bowl over a water bath with barely bubbling water.
- Gradually stream melted butter into the egg mixture, whisking continuously until the sauce transforms into a luxurious, velvety consistency around 3-4 minutes.
- Remove hollandaise from heat and incorporate cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a spicy Cajun-style sauce. Keep warm.
- Extract tender meat from Moreton Bay bug shells, ensuring clean and neat removal.
- Blanch asparagus in rapidly boiling water for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking.
- Fill a wide skillet with water, bringing to a gentle 180°F simmer and add white vinegar to help egg whites coagulate.
- Crack each egg into individual ramekins, then gently slide into the simmering water. Poach for approximately 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain gloriously runny.
- Toast English muffin halves until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Arrange muffin halves on serving plates, layer with blanched asparagus spears and delicate bay lobster meat.
- Carefully position a perfectly poached egg atop each lobster-covered muffin half.
- Drizzle generously with spicy Cajun hollandaise, creating elegant swoops across the eggs.
- Finish with a sprinkle of capers, fresh dill, and optional chili powder for additional heat. Serve immediately while components remain warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Poaching eggs perfectly requires a gentle simmer and fresh eggs with firm whites for best results.
- Use white vinegar in poaching water to help egg whites coagulate quickly and maintain a neat shape.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth assembly and prevent sauce from cooling down.
- For gluten-free version, replace English muffins with roasted sweet potato rounds or grilled portobello mushroom caps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 920 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 75 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 620 mg