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Nova Lox Benedict
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Nova Lox Benedict

Nova Lox Benedict is a variation on the classic eggs benedict featuring poached eggs and slices of smoked salmon (lox) on toasted English muffins, all topped with a smooth Hollandaise sauce and garnished with fresh dill. The dish balances creamy, smoky, and delicate flavors and is typically enjoyed as a special breakfast or brunch item. The poached eggs provide a soft, runny yolk that melds with the rich Hollandaise, while the lox adds a salty, savory contrast to the buttery English muffins.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 egg click here for poaching technique, poached
  • 2 English muffins split in half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 ounces lox or smoked salmon, Nova style
  • 1/2 cup Hollandaise sauce click here for recipe
  • 4 prigs dill for garnish, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Poach 4 eggs to desired doneness. For instructions on how to poach eggs, click here. If you'd like, you can poach the eggs up to 1 hour in advance, then reheat them by placing them all in hot (not boiling) water for 1 minute prior to serving.
  2. Toast your English muffins. Butter the four toasted halves and set them onto serving plates.
  3. Place a poached egg on top of each slice of salmon.
  4. Place a poached egg on top of each slice of salmon.
  5. Make your hollandaise sauce just before serving-- it will only take about 3 minutes. . Pour 2 tbsp of hollandaise onto each egg. Garnish each egg with a sprig of fresh dill. Serve.
  6. Note: Use caution in consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

Notes

  • Poached eggs can be prepared up to 1 hour in advance and reheated by briefly warming in hot water.
  • If time is short, scrambled eggs provide a quicker alternative while still pairing well with smoked salmon and Hollandaise.
  • Use fresh, properly refrigerated Grade A or AA eggs to reduce risks associated with undercooked eggs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 383mg (128%) Sodium 710mg (30%) Potassium 117mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 950IU (19%) Vitamin C 4.1mg (5%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 383mg 128%
Sodium 710mg 30%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 950IU 19%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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