Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 pinch salt
4 eggs
2 English muffins, split and toasted
4 ounces sliced smoked salmon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 small fresh dill sprigs

Preparation

Stir butter, dill, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar and a pinch of salt. Crack an egg into a bowl then gently slip the egg into the water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Poach eggs until whites are firm and yolks have thickened but are not hard, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, then transfer to a warm plate.
Generously spread each English muffin half with dill butter. Top with a layer of smoked salmon, then 1 poached egg. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste. Garnish with a dill sprig and serve.