Eggs Benedict In 5 Minutes

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the eggs and cook for exactly 5 minutes. When the eggs are done, transfer them to a bowl of cold water. When the eggs are cool to touch, crack one side and fit a spoon in between the shell and the egg. Rotate the egg keeping the spoon in one place until it released the shell. While the eggs cook, combine 3 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Slowly whisk in 1 tablespoon of melted butter per egg yolk. Add the bowl of egg and butter to the microwave in increments of 10 seconds until it becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Toast a few slices of English muffins and add some smoked ham on top. Place the 5 minute egg on top of the ham, add some of the hollandaise sauce and garnish with chopped chives.