Ingredients
– 4 split and toasted English muffins
– 4 fresh eggs
– 4 cold-water lobster tails (about 4 ounces each), defrosted and uncooked
– 2 sticks (1 cup) of unsalted butter for poaching
– 3 egg yolks for hollandaise sauce
– 1/2 stick of unsalted butter (or butter from the poached lobster) for hollandaise sauce
– 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for hollandaise sauce
– Kosher salt to taste
– Freshly cracked pepper to taste
– Cayenne pepper to taste
– Fresh herbs or sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
1-Preparing the Lobster: First, remove the meat from the lobster tails and season it with salt and pepper. Then, melt 2 sticks of unsalted butter in a pan over medium-low heat and gently poach the lobster for about 2 minutes per side until itβs opaque. Once done, cut the lobster into large pieces for easy assembly. This method, as shared in tips from experienced cooks, keeps the meat tender and juicy.
2-Making the Hollandaise Sauce: Next, blend 3 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until lightened. Slowly add the hot melted butter while blending to thicken and emulsify the sauce. Season with kosher salt, freshly cracked pepper, and cayenne to taste, thinning with warm water if needed. Using a blender makes this step easy and prevents the sauce from breaking, perfect for beginners or busy parents.
3-Poaching the Eggs: For the eggs, drain excess watery whites through a sieve first. Poach them in simmering water for exactly 2 minutes and 45 seconds until the whites are set but the yolks stay runny. Drain on paper towels to keep things neat. If youβre looking for more egg tips, check out our guide on how to poach eggs perfectly for extra pointers.
4-Assembling and Serving: Toast the English muffins just before serving for the best texture. Place the halves on plates, top with the lobster pieces, add a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs or green onions and serve right away for the freshest taste. This Bay Lobster Eggs Benedict takes only 23 minutes total, making it ideal for celebration planners or special occasion hosts. For more breakfast ideas, explore breakfast strata recipes on our site.
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π¦ Use cold-water lobster tails for tender, flavorful meat.
π§ Poach lobster gently in butter to keep it juicy and tender.
π³ Remove watery egg white before poaching for smooth, delicate egg whites.
π Use a blender to make hollandaise easily and prevent sauce breaking.
β³ Prepare hollandaise and lobster a day ahead; reheat gently.
π₯ Poach eggs ahead and store properly for quick assembly.
π₯ Toast English muffins just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Poaching and blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster benedict
- Calories: 428
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 572 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 717 mg
