Making the Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Sometimes, I will hear how my friends think they cannot cook. I always shake my head and assure them that anyone can cook!

I proceed by sharing my scrambled egg recipe. I know it sounds simple, but if you can make eggs, you can make just about anything. My psychological science major reminds me that by starting with an easy recipe, it’ll help to build confidence and encourage the person to do more. Science!

I’ve learned how to master scrambled eggs thanks to Gordon Ramsey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUP7U5vTMM0. Anthony Bourdain has a similar recipe and technique here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBJESSMD8qA.

Let’s get started! Get your butter, eggs, pan, and spatula ready.

Preheat your pan on medium high heat. Once it’s preheated, throw enough butter in there to coat the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat to medium. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully crack two eggs in it. I prefer to scramble my eggs in the pan because I don’t feel like washing a bowl, but you can always scramble the eggs in a bowl if you prefer.

Continue to stir the eggs on and off the heat (think 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off). This gentle heat will slowly cook the eggs and the constant mixing will lead to fluffy eggs!

Now I know some people are apprehensive about eating runny-ish eggs, but like Gordon Ramsay said, if you want your eggs cooked all the way through, make an omelette.

The eggs are done when they are still slightly runny (they will continue to cook from residual heat after you’ve removed them from the pan - SCIENCE). Look at the picture below - PERFECTION.

Plate the scrambled eggs and serve alongside with anything of your choice. This is where you can get creative people! Feel free to top with sauted mushrooms, stuff them inside a roasted tomato, or place the scrambled eggs on top of toast. These eggs are a wonderful vehicle to serve alongside anything and everything you can think of. My go to’s are avocado and mozzarella cheese. I also like to top with adobo seasoning and chili powder.

Now that you have scrambled eggs down, try another recipe!

Ingredients:

2 eggs

Butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat your pan on medium high heat.
2. Toss in a tablespoon of butter, lower the heat to medium heat
3. Remove the pan from the heat and crack two eggs. Start scrambling the eggs
4. Place the eggs back on the heat and continue stirring. Remove the pan on and off the heat in 15 second increments (always be stirring!)
5. Once the eggs are mostly cooked through, and is still slightly runny, place on a serving dish and serve with anything your heart desires. Season with salt and pepper (avocado and mozzarella cheese are my favorite toppings)

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