Smoked Haddock Eggs Benedict Recipe | Food

Date Published:: 25/09/2007

Give the brunch classic a twist by pairing it with salty haddock in this quick recipe for eggs Benedict.

Serves 2
Ready in 25 minutes

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
860kcals
49.6g fat (18.8g saturated)
65.8g protein
41.6g carbs
10.3g sugar
6.8g salt

Ingredients

250g undyed smoked haddock fillet
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon or pancetta
2 English muffins, split
4 eggs
300g carton fresh four-cheese sauce
Green salad, to serve
Lemon wedges, to serve (optional)

Method: How to make smoked haddock eggs benedict

1. Put the smoked haddock into a large, shallow pan and cover with cold water (cut the fish in half if it’s too long for the pan). Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and set aside for 10 minutes. Drain well, cool slightly, then discard the skin, flake the fish and discard any bones. Set aside, covered, to keep warm.

Tip

As haddock and bacon both contain salt, there is no need to season this dish with it.

2. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium and put a large shallow pan with about a 5cm depth of water on to boil. Lay the bacon out on a grill pan and grill for 4-5 minutes, until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.

3. Toast the muffins under the grill for a few minutes on both sides (or use the toaster) and keep warm.

4. Poach the eggs in the simmering water, 2 at a time.

5. Meanwhile, heat the cheese sauce in a saucepan or in the tub in the microwave until piping hot.

6. Put 2 muffin halves on each plate and top each half with a quarter of the haddock. Top with a poached egg and a slice of bacon. Generously spoon over the cheese sauce and season with plenty of black pepper. Serve with a green salad and lemon wedges, if you like.

Wine note

Unoaked or lightly oaked Chardonnay is one of the few wines to taste really good with this tricky dish.

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I'm sorry but eggs benedict is meant to be made with Hollandaise sauce and I don't care if it makes it easier or quicker, if you use cheese sauce, it's not eggs benedict! It wouldn't taste anything like it. I think the smoked haddock is a great idea for a variation but changing the sauce as well changes too much.

Posted by Aime on 07/10/2008 17:11:01

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