Poached-Egg Salmon with Cheese Sauce
Salmon fillets topped with soft poached eggs and a delicious homemade cheese sauce.
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- 4 thin slices Whole Grain Bread
- FOR THE FISH
- 4 (9x9) foil sheets
- 4 (about 4-ounces each) Salmon Fillets
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- olive oil
- 4 small sprigs of fresh thyme
- FOR THE EGGS
- 4 eggs
- water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon (or to taste) chili powder
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- fresh parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange sliced bread on dinner plates and set aside.
PREPARE THE FISH
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Place foils on a baking sheet.
- Place fillets atop foil sheets; one fillet per sheet.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add a sprig of thyme over each fish.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the fish, covering completely; seal the packets closed.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
PREPARE THE EGGS
- Crack each egg into a ramekin; set aside.
- Add enough water to come 1 inch up the side of a large saucepan.
- Add salt and white vinegar; cooking over medium heat, bring to a steady simmer.
- Gently pour each egg into the simmering water.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs carefully from the pan and set aside.
PREPARE THE CHEESE SAUCE
- In a small saucepan combine heavy cream and butter; set over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until butter has melted and mixture just begins to boil.
- Whisk in the cheese and continue to whisk until melted.
- Add chili powder, salt and pepper; continue to whisk until all is well combined.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Arrange each fillet on top of bread slices.
- Top with poached egg and add the warm cheese sauce over the egg.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve.
Notes
If you prefer a runny egg-yolk, remove eggs from water after 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 448 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 41 g | Fat: 29 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Cholesterol: 306 mg | Sodium: 804 mg | Potassium: 916 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 910 IU | Vitamin C: 1.6 mg | Calcium: 98 mg | Iron: 2.4 mg | Net Carbs: 2 g
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