They always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day… so why not try something new? Throw that cereal bowl aside and try this recipe for Eggs Atlantic with Fresh Dill Hollandaise to start your day.
Eggs Atlantic with Fresh Dill Hollandaise (serves 2)
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 english muffins
- 2 pieces fresh Atlantic lox
- Capers
For Hollandaise sauce:
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 ounce cold water
- 1 1/4 pound clarified butter
- 2 ounces lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh ground dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Poach eggs in boiling water and distilled white vinegar
- Split and toast English Muffins
- Slice each piece of salmon in two and place on toasted English muffin
- With a slotted spoon, remove poached eggs from water and let excess water drain
- Place on top of salmon and English muffin
- Coat with fresh dill hollandaise and top with capers
- For Hollandaise sauce:
- Beat egg yolk and ice water in a metal bowl
- Add a few drops of lemon juice and mix
- Over another bowl of hot water, stir mixture until thick and smooth
- Remove from hot water bath and gradually add the clarified butter
- Add lemon juice and dill then combine
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Enjoy!