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scrambled eggs

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

5 from 1 vote
Creamy, tender, and perfectly cooked scrambled eggs made with fresh butter and a gentle cooking technique. Ready in under 5 minutes for a restaurant-quality breakfast at home.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large fresh eggs Pasture-raised preferred for color
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Cold butter is best
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Add to raw eggs before whisking
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives Finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl For whisking the mixture
  • 1 Whisk To aerate the liquid
  • 1 8-inch nonstick skillet Crucial for preventing sticking
  • 1 Silicone spatula For gentle folding

Method
 

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, and whisk vigorously until frothy and smooth.
    whisking raw eggs and salt for scrambled eggs
  2. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until it foams gently without browning.
    melting butter in a nonstick skillet
  3. Pour the mixture into the pan and let it sit undisturbed for fifteen seconds to begin setting.
    pouring egg mixture into a hot skillet
  4. Use a silicone spatula to gently push the edges toward the center, forming large, soft curds.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat while slightly wet and serve immediately onto warm plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 385mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 135mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Remember to remove the pan from the heat while the curds still look slightly wet, as they will continue cooking on the plate. Use a silicone spatula for the best results.

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