Lobster Eggs Benedict Recipes

LOBSTER EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Prepare Hollandaise sauce: whisk egg yolks in small microwave-safe bowl. Add lemon juice and sugar; whisk to combine. Melt butter; add to yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Microwave on Medium-High (70% power) for 20 seconds; whisk mixture. Microwave for another 15 seconds; whisk again. Sauce will thicken and turn pale yellow. Cover to keep warm.
• Bring 3 inches (8 cm) of cold water to boil. Add vinegar, if desired. Lower heat to reduce water to simmer. One at a time, break each egg into a small dish and gently slip egg into simmering water. Cook until yolks are done as desired, about 3 minutes for soft yolks.
• Meanwhile, split English muffins and toast. Divide lobster meat over four English muffin halves.
• Remove eggs from water with slotted spoon. Place on paper towel briefly to remove excess water. Set eggs on top of lobster. Spoon about 2 tbsp (30 mL) Hollandaise sauce over each egg.
• Whisk egg yolks in small microwave-safe bowl. Add lemon juice and sugar; whisk to combine. Melt butter; add to yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Microwave on Medium-High (70% power) for 20 seconds; whisk mixture. Microwave for another 15 seconds; whisk again. Sauce will thicken and turn pale yellow.

LOBSTER EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Melt half of the butter in top of double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Add egg yolks while stirring. Add remaining butter and stir until melted, keeping heat low under double boiler. Crumble lobster roe as finely as possible and stir into sauce. Add lemon juice slowly. Set aside and keep warm. Sauce will thicken as rest of dish is prepared.
• In a skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter. Dice the cooked lobster meat and saute quickly in the melted butter to heat through. Remove to a bowl and keep warm.
• Brown the Canadian bacon in the same skillet and keep warm. Toast the split English muffins.
• Poach the eggs for about 3 minutes in an egg poacher, or in skillet of water with a tablespoon of vinegar added. Whites and edge of yolks should be set, center of yolk still liquid.
• For each serving, place 2 toasted muffin halves on a plate and carefully layer on lobster meat, Canadian bacon slices, and poached eggs. Cover with Hollandaise sauce. Garnish with minced fresh parsley and paprika.

LOBSTER EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Cook lobster in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Remove meat from tails and claws. Dice and set aside.
• Over a double boiler or bain marie at a low boil whisk together egg yolks and water until light in colour, fluffy, and slightly thickened. In a thin stream, add lobster oil to egg mixture while constantly whisking. Fold in diced lobster meat, add a little lemon juice and adjust seasoning. Keep warm. Just before serving stir in freshly chopped chervil.
• In a shallow fry pan full of rapidly simmering water, add white vinegar. Break each egg into a cup and gently slip the egg into the pan. Stir the water to form a whirlpool. The vinegar will help to congeal the egg whites while the water movement will help to form a neat oval shape.
• The eggs will need about 3 minutes and are cooked when the egg whites look opaque. Remove the eggs from the pan with slotted spoon and drain on a clean tea towel.
• Place lobster shells in a plastic bag and with a heavy rolling pin crush the shells. (The plastic bag will prevent a mess.)
• In a large pot heat vegetable oil until very hot. Carefully place lobster shells in the pot and cook, stirring constantly for 10 to 15 minutes. Add vegetables and allow to cook for another 5 minutes. Deglaze with white wine. Continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add grapeseed oil and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool. Allow to sit at room temperature overnight to ensure flavours will infuse.
• Next day, strain oil through a cheesecloth lined sieve or a paper coffee filter into a clean container with a tight fitting lid. The lobster oil can be kept refrigerated for up to one month.
• In a small bowl with a fork, stir together yeast and sugar in potato water until dissolved. In a large bowl, blend milk, potato, and oil together. Add yeast mixture to milk mixture. Add 2/3 flour to yeast/milk mixture. Beat until smooth and add salt. Little by little add the rest of the flour.
• Turn onto a clean flat surface and knead 10 minutes or until smooth. Roll dough into ball and place into an oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Place bowl in warm spot and allow to double in bulk. Punch down and knead lightly. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Roll out to ½ inch thick. Cut with a 4-inch round cutter. Press both sides in cornmeal. Cover and allow to almost double in size. Cook on a low heat, non-greased griddle for about 20 minutes. Turn occasionally to avoid ballooning. Press down after turning. Cook until sides are dry.
• Place the poached egg on top of the toasted english muffin and spoon hollandaise sauce over top. Garnish with herbed salad.

LOBSTER EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large covered pot. Plunge the lobster into the pot, cover, allow water to return to a boil, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the lobster, and let it sit until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the shells.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then add the champagne, and simmer for 1 minute.
• Turn off the heat, add the lobster, and let it sit while you prepare the rest of the meal.
• To prepare the hollandaise sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Do not let it brown.
• Combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and dry mustard or cayenne pinch in a blender. Pulse and drizzle in the butter. The mixture will begin to thicken. If the sauce is too thick, add a few drops of warm water. Taste and adjust the seasoning . Transfer the sauce to a container nesting in ab olw of hot water to keep it warm while you continue.
• Toast the English muffins, and keep them warm.
• To poach the eggs, heat 2 to 3 inches of water in a deep, small skillet until almost boiling. Add the vinegar and salt. Crack the eggs into 2 smalls cups and carefully slide on at a time into the simmering water. Reduce the heat if necessary, to keep the water just below a simmer. At this point, cover the pan or begin to spoon water over the tops of the eggs. cook for 3 to 5 minutes, just until the white is set and the yolk has filmed over. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and press against a paper towel to drain any excess water.
• To assemble, place each English muffin half on a plate. Then, top with arugula, lobester meat, and then a poached egg. Top each half with 4 tbs of the hollandaise, and serve immediately. if you're inclined, garnish with Ossetra or Servuga caviar, or simple chives.