Benny's Eggs

10 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
  • 12 cup butter, melted
  • 8 large eggs
  • 4 slices rich egg bread or 4 slices brioche bread, toasted
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, soft
  • 3 ounces sliced smoked salmon or 3 ounces lox
  • orange slice, garnish
  • fresh mint sprig, garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    SAUCE:.
  2. 2
    In a large metal bowl, whisk together egg, lemon juice and orange rind over a pan of boiling water for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Gradually whisk in butter until sauce is smooth and well blended.
  4. 4
    It will be rather thin while warm, but will thicken as it cools slightly.
  5. 5
    EGGS:.
  6. 6
    Crack eggs into shallow pan of boiling water.
  7. 7
    Poach until done to your liking.
  8. 8
    Meanwhile, toast the bread.
  9. 9
    Spread with cream cheese.
  10. 10
    Top with the salmon.
  11. 11
    Place on plate.
  12. 12
    Top with 2 eggs per serving.
  13. 13
    Spoon sauce over.
  14. 14
    Serve with oranges and mint or parsley.

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