Hi guys…hope you all had a lovely time with your mommy Sunday. Mother’s day in NY is a day for brunch and all the restaurants are crowded beyond believe. Here in LA it’s a bit different, when I think about brunch immediately some places in NYC come to mind for their awesome options. There was this place called Yuca Bar that I use to go to for brunch that has this yummy dish called Yuca benedict that is sooooo delicious. So yesterday a told my hubby I would try to recreate the dish. It’s a bit of work but I’m sure you won’t regret… And if you live in Manhattan by all means go there and try for yourself, you are going to understand what I’m talking about.
Chorizo and Shrimp Benedict
For the home fries:
- 2 sweet potatoes cut into 1inch cubes
- 2 big white potatoes cut into 1inch cubes
- 1 big red onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp of Pimenton
- 1 chorizo sausage grinded in the food processor
- 10 medium shrimp cut in thirds
- 1 small bunch of parsley
- 1 small bunch of cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 avocados
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Directions:
Pre-heat the oven 350F. In a sheet tray spread the potatoes evenly, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and the red pepper flakes and the pimenton, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until they are soft. Reserve
In a sauté pan sauté the chorizo, the red onion and the shrimp, making sure not to overcook the shrimp. Reserve.
For the herbs Aioli:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic glove minced
- 2 tbsp of chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Mix everything with a blender and reserve. Chop all the herbs, garlic, and avocados and mix them well. Season with salt and pepper and the lemon juice.
Now its time for the poached eggs, brace yourself….LOL I don’t know about you…but I had many, many misshapes poaching eggs. I have tried many techniques and none were good for me. So every gadget I see available in the market I will give it a try. Because poached eggs are awesooooome. I tried the poached egg pan…not a heat. The silicones pouches, ehhhh!! Poach the egg in controlled temperature inside the shell…yep I have tried that. It works but it’s a tad time consuming. But finally now I got a gadget that do the job without fuss. Thanks to almighty Martha Stewart. Thanks Martha for your brilliance. I know the concept is the same of the poaching pan, but the shape is nicer and it WORKS. The eggs just slide of the pan perfect every time. So…. high five Martha.
Now…. where were we??? The assemble of the dish…. once your eggs are poached God’s willing they look fabulous… mix together all the ingredients very well so all the flavors get together. I used a ring to shape mine… but free form also works. Top the mixture with the egg and drizzle some hollandaise sauce. I’m not a big fan of hollandaise sauce…so what I used on mine was a herbs aioli. Enjoy.
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Anna, vc é uma linda sua linda! Como é esse kit hein? Muito me interesso!!!! Beijos
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Que lindo esse prato!!! Deu água na boca!!!! Hmmmm… Saudades de você amiga!!!! Beijos
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chorizo, papas and runny eggs..oh such a treat! good job recreating this, fab fab!!
sweetlife
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Speechless once again. This looks incredible. I’m so-so on the traditonal eggs benedict, but when it gets spiced up like this it’s the best breakfast ever.
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Oh my gosh who doesn’t like chorizo and runny egg yolk on top of it. As soon as I saw the picture I started my cheetos mid afternoon snack even faster. Oh how I wish I could get my hands on this right now.
Woah… this is epic, I don’t live anywhere near Manhattan so I think I’ll try this at home!
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Although I’m just coming around to eating eggs, I have to say this looks absolutely delicious and so colorful. Like your blog, by the way–I shall be back!
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This looks like top restaurant food! Yum. yum. yum. I would like some now.
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That just looks fantabulous! Your photos are amazing!!
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This dish is amazing, Anna!I am drooling here :)Love all those flavors and the presentation!
Beautiful brunch dish and I adore the idea of this herb aioli, really lovely
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Ana, isso aí tá indecente!!!!
Que delícia!!!!
Bjs
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OMG Anna. You just keep coming up with the most wonderful recipes. I wonder about making it with yucca instead of potatoes since it is from the Yuca Bar.
Cynthia
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Stunning Anna! And I am in NY almost once a month, so I will definitely try Yuca Bar (and ironically, my post for tomorrow is a uses yuca!). Also, I didn’t know you were Brazilian! Muito prazer!
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This is an incredible creation. Absolutely beautiful!
I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog.
That is amazing. Love it!!!
Velva
Wow, shrimp and chorizo topped with a poached egg? This not only sounds, looks fabulous…so nicely presented and full of flavors. Hope you are having wonderful week Anna
This benedict sounds fantastic with shrimp and chorizo, a perfect brunch dish!
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The is just unbelievably mouth watering! I can’t even stare at the picture too long. I have to look away since I can’t stand not having it all to myself. Never been to the Yuca Bar, but don’t think it can beat your creation.
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This dish is like my two favourite breakfasts, all rolled up in one… Brilliant!
Bet this would be great with a chipotle Hollandaise, too.
Then again, anything topped with a poached egg and drowned in a creamy sauce can’t ever go wrong in my books.
Love this creative take on eggs benedict. Would be good to make this for a family brunch.
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Wow look at those fancy little things! Looks simply mouthwatering. I love the combination!
WOW! What a fabulous breakfast! Stunning and delicious~
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This benedict looks beautiful! Props to you for attempting this and succeeding!
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