Eggs Benedict with Salmon

Smoked salmon and rye bread add a new twist to the traditional eggs Benedict in this smoked salmon Benedict. The sauce can be set aside at room temperture for up to an hour. When ready to serve, reheat gently in a double boiler.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks
• 8 eggs
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• ¼ teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• ½ teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
• ¾ cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 8 slices rye bread
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into thin slices
• 1 teaspoon capers, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To assemble final dish: Toast bread slices and place on warm plates. Top each piece of toast with a slice of smoked salmon and a hot poached egg. Drizzle with yogurt sauce; garnish with parsley and capers.

Step 2

To make the sauce: In the top of a double boiler, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, egg yolks, mustard, salt, sugar, pepper, and hot sauce. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, 6 to 8 minutes, or until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.

Step 3

In a large stock pot, heat 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Carefully break eggs one at a time into boiling water. When all eggs have been added, reduce the heat to medium. When eggs float to the top, remove them with a slotted spoon and let drain briefly.