🦞 Lobster Eggs Benedict (Rich, Creamy & Elevated Brunch)

🧾 Ingredients

For the Base

• 2 slices sourdough or brioche bread, toasted
• 1 handful fresh arugula

For the Lobster

• 1 lobster tail (or 150g cooked lobster meat)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Poached Eggs

• 2 large fresh eggs
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

For the Hollandaise Sauce

• 3 egg yolks
• 120g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt, to taste
• A pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Lobster

1. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the lobster meat and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender and lightly golden.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Hollandaise Sauce

1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice.
2. Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler).
3. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking continuously.
4. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth and glossy.
5. Season with salt and paprika. Keep warm.

Step 3: Poach the Eggs

1. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer (not boiling).
2. Add vinegar.
3. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the water.
4. Cook for about 3 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk remains soft.
5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

Step 4: Assemble the Dish

1. Place toasted bread on a plate.
2. Add a layer of fresh arugula.
3. Top with the cooked lobster.
4. Carefully place a poached egg on top.
5. Spoon warm hollandaise sauce generously over everything.

🔥 Pro Tips

• Keep the water at a gentle simmer to get perfectly shaped poached eggs.
• Add butter slowly when making hollandaise to prevent it from splitting.
• Do not overcook the lobster; it should stay tender and juicy.

🍽️ Final Result

This dish delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors: buttery lobster, silky poached eggs, and a rich, velvety hollandaise sauce over crisp toast. It’s an indulgent brunch classic that feels refined, satisfying, and restaurant-quality right at home.