Description
This creamy scrambled eggs recipe delivers soft, tender curds with a rich texture, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or brunch. Using a gentle cooking technique and minimal ingredients, the eggs are cooked on the stovetop to achieve a delicate creaminess enhanced by salt and butter or olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
Cooking Fats
- 1/2 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt, to sprinkle (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs like chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs mixture: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of kosher salt, and whisk until smooth. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the salt to enhance tenderness and flavor.
- Heat the fat: Melt the butter or warm the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat until it starts to bubble gently, creating a nonstick surface for the eggs.
- Start cooking the eggs: Pour the whisked eggs into the pan. Using a silicone spatula, gently swirl the eggs in small, continuous circles to begin forming small curds. Continue this for about 30 seconds.
- Form larger curds: After small curds appear, switch your stirring technique to long sweeps with the spatula to create larger, creamier curds. Cook for an additional 20 seconds.
- Finish off the eggs: Remove the pan from heat when the eggs are softly set but still slightly runny. Let them rest in the pan for a few seconds to finish cooking without overdoing it.
- Season and serve: Stir the eggs one last time for a uniform texture. Serve immediately, garnished with an extra sprinkle of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional fresh herbs such as chopped chives.
Notes
- Resting the whisked eggs before cooking helps to tenderize them and improve the texture.
- Cooking over medium-low heat ensures gentle cooking, preventing dryness and allowing creamy curds to develop.
- Use a silicone spatula to avoid scratching your pan and to gently fold the eggs while cooking.
- Removing the pan from heat slightly before the eggs are fully set prevents overcooking, as they will continue to cook with residual heat.
- Optional fresh herbs such as chives add a fresh flavor contrast to the creamy eggs.
