PLANET SHRIMP & CAVIAR BENNY
Chef-duo Ricky + Olivia using Planet Shrimp produce, Ontario
“We created this recipe as part of our all Ontario brunch series. This is a decedent Eggs Benedict with a lemony sesame hollandaise and topped with Ontario trout caviar.
Ontario is a real mix of cultures and with that we are able to have an incredibly diverse ‘taste of place’. Innovative companies such as Planet Shrimp open up a whole new market of Ontario product, whilst still sourcing locally. We wanted to create a dish that was comforting and familiar whilst still featuring Ontario shrimp…we hope you enjoy it!”
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4
1 lb Planet Shrimp, peeled and cleaned
8 eggs
2 tbsp white vinegar
4 tsp trout caviar (tobiko is a great substitute)
4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 tbsp oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices of sourdough bread or 4 English muffins
White and black sesame seeds, fresh cracked black pepper to garnish
Sesame Hollandaise:
4 egg yolks
½ cup butter, melted
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
RECIPE
For the sesame hollandaise:
In a small bowl whisk together yolks and lemon juice until pale yellow
Set up a small saucepan with a small amount of water and bring to a boil
Whisk egg mixture over the pot continuously and slowly drizzle in the melted butter
Continue to whisk in remaining butter until the sauce has thickened
Add sesame oil and season to taste. Cover, set aside and keep warm.
For the shrimp benny
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper
In a frying pan on high heat, add 1 tbsp oil. Once hot, add shrimp and sear until pink (1-2 minutes each side). Set aside.
Bring water and vinegar to the boil in a small pot
Once boiling, crack 2 eggs into the water and poach for 2-3 minutes until the egg whites are cooked but the yolk is still runny. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining eggs.
To serve:
Place two poached eggs and three pieces of shrimp on each peice of toasted bread. Top with hollandaise and garnish with 1 tsp of trout caviar per person and a sprig of cilantro.