Whispery Eggs With Crabmeat And Herbs Recipe

Name: Whispery Eggs With Crabmeat And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon creme fraiche; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 cup lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed; 16 (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette, toasted; Thyme sprigs (optional); Louisiana hot sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
16 (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette, toasted
Thyme sprigs (optional)
Louisiana hot sauce (optional)

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Combine eggs and egg whites in a large bowl; beat vigorously with a whisk for 1 minute. Add creme fraiche, salt, and pepper; beat vigorously with a whisk for 1 minute.
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Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot to pan; saute 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley, tarragon, and thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk egg mixture. Add egg mixture to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Fold in crabmeat; cook 1 minute or until eggs reach desired consistency, stirring gently. Arrange 4 baguette slices on each of 4 plates; spoon 1 cup egg mixture onto each serving. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve with hot sauce, if desired.
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Wine note: These eggs deserve a delicious sparkling wine, but the right bottle matters. A highly crisp, golden Champagne won't work as well here as a fuller-bodied, rich rose sparkler that will complement both the crabmeat and the protein of the eggs, and look beautifully festive as well. Rose Champagnes are very pricey; opt instead for a top-notch California rose sparkler such as Gloria Ferrer Brut Rose 2005 from Sonoma, California ($42). -Karen MacNeil

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs, lightly beaten, 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten, 1 tablespoon creme fraiche, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Whispery Eggs With Crabmeat And Herbs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Whispery Eggs With Crabmeat And Herbs

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