Eggs Sardou

Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

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Eggs Sardou

Name: Eggs Sardou
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Yield: 4 appetizer servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; Sauteed Spinach, recipe follows; Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows; 2 ounces prosciutto or Serrano ham, cut into thin chiffonade; Essence, recipe follows, for garnish; Chopped chives, garnish; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 whole artichoke hearts, boiled until tender, trimmed of choke, and leaves discarded or reserved for another use; 4 whole artichoke hearts, boiled until tender, trimmed of choke, and leaves discarded or reserved for another use; Salt and pepper; 4 large eggs; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; Olive oil, for sauteing; 1 pound fresh spinach, tough stems removed and washed well; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons water; 1/2 cup clarified butter, or 1 stick unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch cayenne

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Eggs Sardou is a creation of Antoine's, one of New Orleans' grand old-line restaurants, where it traditionally is composed of poached eggs nestled atop artichoke hearts and creamed spinach, and topped with Hollandaise Sauce. It makes a delicious appetizer, and when the portion size is doubled, makes a filling brunch dish.

Level: Intermediate
Total: 55 min

Prep: 40 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 appetizer servings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 55 min

Prep: 40 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 appetizer servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Sauteed Spinach, recipe follows

Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows

2 ounces prosciutto or Serrano ham, cut into thin chiffonade

Essence, recipe follows, for garnish

Chopped chives, garnish

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

4 whole artichoke hearts, boiled until tender, trimmed of choke, and leaves discarded or reserved for another use

Salt and pepper

4 large eggs

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Sauteed Spinach:

Olive oil, for sauteing

1 pound fresh spinach, tough stems removed and washed well

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Hollandaise Sauce:

3 egg yolks

2 teaspoons water

1/2 cup clarified butter, or 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch cayenne

Directions

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the artichoke hearts and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
Into a large saute pan or deep skillet, pour about 2 inches of cold water and the vinegar. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat so that the surface of the water barely shimmers.
Break the eggs into individual saucers, then gently slide them 1 at a time into the water and with a large spoon, lift the whites over the yolks. Repeat the lifting once or twice to completely enclose each yolk. Poach until the whites are set and the yolks feel soft when gently touched, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, and place on a large plate.
Arrange the warm artichoke hearts on each of 4 plates and top with the spinach. Lay 1 egg on top of each bed of spinach and drizzle with warm Hollandaise sauce. Garnish with the chopped prosciutto, Essence, and chives and serve immediately.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

Yield: 2/3 cup

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Sauteed Spinach:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and garlic and saute, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Serve hot.

Hollandaise Sauce:

Yield: 1 cup

In the top of a double boiler or in a large bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisk the egg yolks with the water until the egg yolks are thick and pale yellow, removing from the heat as needed to prevent the eggs from overcooking. Gradually add the butter, whisking constantly to thicken. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well to blend. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.

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Eggs Sardou

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

Sauteed Spinach:

Hollandaise Sauce:

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

Sauteed Spinach:

Hollandaise Sauce:

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