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Eggs Royale: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

This Eggs Royale is a seafood twist on the classic Eggs Benedict. It’s made with smoked salmon, poached eggs, and a creamy yogurt sauce, and is a lighter take on the breakfast classic!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict:
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 English muffin, toasted
  • ½ avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion, diced (for garnish, optional)
Creamy Yogurt Sauce:
  • ½ cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • pinch salt, to taste

Instructions

Poaching the Eggs:
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  1. Bring about 3" water to boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  2. Set a mesh sieve in sink or over a bowl, and crack 1 egg into sieve. Allow egg to drain for a few seconds, and then carefully pour egg into the water. Repeat for each egg. 
  3. Allow eggs to simmer for 3-5 minutes.  (3 minutes for a runny egg, 5 minutes for a well done egg.)  
  4. Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs from water. Set eggs on a paper towel to get rid of excess water.
Making the Creamy Yogurt Sauce:
  1. Mix all ingredients together. Salt to taste.
Assembling the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict:
  1. Layer one slice of the English muffin, half the avocado, and half the smoked salmon.
  2. Add a poached egg to each stack, and top with the sauce.
  3. Garnish with green onion if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition Note: Calories in lox can vary depending on the type of lox used.  In general, wild Pacific salmon is leaner, and farmed salmon is fattier.

Nutrition Information

Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 197mg (66%) Potassium 655mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393

% Daily Value*

Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Potassium 655mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.