This recipe produces a delicious, simple egg with satisfying, set whites and a creamy, runny yolk. It's similar to a poached egg, but more flavorful and less fussy.
Prep
13 min
Cook
46 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoons salted butter
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
0.13 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch flaky sea salt
, or to taste
Instructions
1
Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully crack eggs into the skillet and let cook until whites have almost set, about 1 minute.
2
Add water, cover skillet with a lid or cookie sheet, reduce heat to medium-low.
3
Let cook until whites have set, yolks are still runny, and some of white has set over yolk, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove lid and transfer eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with pepper and flaky salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
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