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Perfect Smoked Salmon Eggs Royale Recipe with Easy Homemade Hollandaise

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A quick and elegant brunch recipe featuring toasted English muffins topped with smoked salmon, perfectly poached eggs, and a silky homemade hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients

  • English muffins, split and toasted
  • Unsalted butter, softened (for toasting and optional spreading)
  • Fresh large eggs, room temperature
  • Smoked salmon slices, about 4 oz
  • Fresh dill or chives, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Egg yolks, 3 large
  • Unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons (melted and warm)
  • Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the English muffins until golden brown. Spread lightly with unsalted butter while warm. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the hollandaise sauce: In a double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk 3 egg yolks vigorously with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until pale and slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Slowly drizzle in 6 tablespoons melted butter in a thin stream, whisking constantly to emulsify. Add a pinch of cayenne, salt, and white pepper to taste. Keep warm (but off direct heat) until serving.
  3. Poach the eggs: Bring a deep skillet of water to a gentle simmer and add a splash of white vinegar. Crack eggs into individual small bowls. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water and carefully slide eggs in one at a time. Poach for about 3-4 minutes for runny yolks. Use a slotted spoon to lift eggs and drain on a paper towel.
  4. Assemble the Eggs Royale: Place toasted English muffin halves on plates. Layer smoked salmon slices evenly over each half. Top with a perfectly poached egg. Spoon warm hollandaise sauce generously over the eggs. Garnish with fresh dill or chives.
  5. Serve immediately while the hollandaise is warm and silky.

Notes

Keep hollandaise warm by placing the bowl in a warm spot or using a thermos. If sauce thickens or separates, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water. Use fresh eggs for best poaching results. Add a splash of vinegar to poaching water to help whites set. Garnish with fresh dill or chives for added freshness.

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Keywords: smoked salmon, eggs royale, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs, brunch recipe, easy brunch, homemade hollandaise

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