Serving Details
- Serves: 2
- Serving Size: 1 muffin stack per person
- Meal Type: Breakfast / Brunch
- Dietary: Pescatarian, Gluten (can substitute)
Recipe Description
The Cook Book’s lobster muffins with poached egg, caviar, spinach & hollandaise is a decadent, elegant dish perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence. Succulent lobster chunks rest atop toasted English muffins with fresh sautéed spinach, crowned with a silky poached egg and a drizzle of luxurious hollandaise sauce, finished with a touch of briny caviar for an exquisite flavor balance.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, split and toasted
- 150g cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp hollandaise sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp caviar (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tsp white vinegar (for poaching eggs)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add the vinegar.
- Poach eggs by cracking each egg into a small bowl and gently sliding into the simmering water. Cook for 3–4 minutes for a runny yolk, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the spinach until just wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place toasted English muffin halves on plates. Distribute the lobster meat evenly over each muffin.
- Top lobster with sautéed spinach, then carefully place a poached egg on each.
- Drizzle hollandaise sauce generously over the eggs and finish with a small spoonful of caviar.
- Serve immediately, seasoned with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Sugars: 3g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 320mg
FAQs
Can I substitute lobster with another seafood?
Yes, cooked crab meat or large shrimp work well for a similar flavor profile.
Is homemade hollandaise necessary?
No, good quality store-bought hollandaise is fine for convenience.
How do I poach eggs perfectly?
Use fresh eggs and gently simmer water with vinegar; swirl water before adding eggs and time 3-4 minutes.
Can I prepare this ahead?
You can prep lobster and spinach in advance, but poach eggs and assemble just before serving for best results.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
English muffins contain gluten, but you can use gluten-free bread or muffins as a substitute.
