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Classic Silky Scrambled Eggs

groups1 servingspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 3 minsscheduleTotal: 18 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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5 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:32

Take 3 large eggs out of the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes before cooking. Crack them into a glass bowl and let them sit at room temperature.

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Taking eggs out beforehand helps them blend smoothly and cook faster without chilling the hot pan.

Ingredients:Large Eggs (3 piece)
Tools:glass bowl
02
Preparation
00:00:50

Beat the eggs with a fork until yolk and whites are just combined, stopping before adding excessive air to keep the texture silky.

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Avoid using a balloon whisk, as incorporate too much air creates dry, fluffy eggs instead of creamy curds.

Ingredients:Large Eggs
Tools:fork
03
Active Cooking
00:01:10

Place a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and swirl the pan to coat the bottom as it melts.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat
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Preheating the pan properly ensures eggs cook instantly without sticking to the pan surface.

Ingredients:Unsalted butter (1 tbsp)
Tools:nonstick pan
04
Active Cooking
00:01:45

Pour in the beaten eggs and add 0.25 tsp kosher salt into the liquid eggs. Gently push the egg mixture from edges to center using a silicone spatula to form soft curds until no longer runny.

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Remove the pan from heat while the eggs are still shiny and creamy, as residual heat will complete cooking.

Ingredients:Large Eggskosher salt (0.25 tsp)
Tools:silicone spatula
05
Active Cooking
00:02:29

Slide the scrambled eggs onto a serving plate immediately. Sprinkle with 0.125 tsp freshly ground black pepper and top with the remaining 0.5 tbsp unsalted butter to melt over the warm eggs.

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Plate immediately to stop cooking

leaving eggs in a hot pan causes them to dry out quickly

Ingredients:crushed black pepper (0.125 tsp)Unsalted butter (0.5 tbsp)
Tools:plate

groceryAll Ingredients

Large Eggs3 piece
Unsalted butter1.5 tbsp
kosher salt0.25 tsp
crushed black pepper0.125 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

glass bowlforknonstick pansilicone spatulaplate