Shirred Eggs With Smoked Salmon
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
- 3 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/4 inch wide slivers
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- salt (optional)
directions
- First, fill the bottom of a large double boiler with the right amount of water: you want the water level to come just below the top pan. If you don't have a double boiler, use a large saucepan and a large metal bowl instead. Bring the water almost to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, and stir in the butter pieces and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the top pan of the double boiler.
- Whisk continuously until the eggs start to thicken, about 10 minutes. Add the salmon and chives and continue to whisk until a creamy mass of tiny curds has formed, 1-2 minutes longer. Note: the curds should be soft. Don't let them become firm!
- Taste and add a little salt if desired. You're done. Knock 'em dead.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
juniperwoman
United States
I love to cook! I also love to take complicated recipes and make them simpler. Who wouldn't like to have fewer pans to wash?