Bon Appetit/April 2003

Smoked Salmon Benedict
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons minced shallots 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1-1/2 cups dry white wine
3/4 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 12 large eggs
6 3/4-inch-thick slices brioche loaf or egg bread, lightly toasted, each slice cut in half on diagonal 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon (not lox) 3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill fresh dill sprigs (optional)



1 Combine shallots and mustard in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in wine. Boil over high heat until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup, whisking often, about 10 minutes. Whisk in cream. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Fill large bowl with cold water. Bring large skillet of water to boil; add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low. Working with 6 whole eggs at a time, crack eggs open and add to simmering water. Cook until whites are set, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer 1 egg at a time to cold water. Reserve skillet with vinegar water.
3 Place 2 toast triangles on each of 6 plates. Top with salmon. Bring vinegar water to simmer. Transfer cream sauce to top of double boiler over simmering water. Whisk 3 raw egg yolks into cream sauce. Whisk constantly until sauce thickens and instant-read thermometer inserted into sauce registers 160 F, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chopped dill and shisk 1 minute. using slotted spoon, gently transfer poached eggs, 1 at a time, from bowl of cold water to skillet of simmering vinegar water. Cook eggs until warm, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer 1 poached egg to each toast triangle. Spoon sauce over. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.

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