Eggs Royale
A classic breakfast, based on the traditional favourite Eggs Benedict, the key ingredient is hot smoked salmon.
This recipe (also known as Eggs Halifax) can be served so many ways, depending what greens are in season, for example asparagus is a go-to from September through to December. Try wilted spinach for Eggs Florentine, salmon and spinach for Eggs Norwegian, or no greens at all for traditional Eggs Benedict.
If you enjoy mushrooms with your eggs, then maybe try Eggs Hussarde, which is basically a Benedict with the addition of marchand de vin sauce (a red wine reduction with mushrooms and demi-glace).
Serves 2
Preparation time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 5 mins
Ingredients
• 200g hot smoked salmon
• 2 English muffins, split and toasted
• 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 4 free range eggs
• Dill to garnish
Lemon Hollandaise:
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 4 egg yolks free range
• 150g unsalted, clarified butter
• 1 Tsp lemon zest
All ways, all day
If you enjoy eggs, there are dozens of ways to prepare and serve them, aside from the usual options. For variety, try some of these:
Sunny side up: Eggs slow cooked in a frying pan until the egg white is set, but the yolk remains slightly runny. The ‘sunny side’ refers to the plump yellow/orange yolk, which resembles a sun.
Basted: Similar to sunny side up eggs, but basted eggs are cooked on top by spooning warm butter or oil over the top of the yolk.
Over easy eggs: Cooked in a pan until the white is set, and then flipped to cook the yolk side. Over easy eggs differ from basted eggs, because the top of the egg is cooked by flipping the egg, rather than cooking it with butter or oil. The yolk remains a bit runny in an over easy egg.
Over hard eggs: Similar to over easy eggs with the exception of the yolk, which is cooked all the way through.
Fried eggs: Cooked in butter, fat, or oil, in a skillet until the egg is cooked on one or both sides. Fried eggs can be served over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up, depending on how well done you like the yolk.
Baked eggs: Also known as ‘shirred eggs’, they’re baked in a flat dish like a ramekin or a muffin pan and then topped with herbs, cheese or vegetables.
Frittata: A baked, egg-based dish that includes herbs, vegetables, cheeses, and meat. Frittatas are usually served for breakfast or brunch.
