Scrambled Eggs Unscrambled

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: The Egg-Files

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (30)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(30)

Prep Time:
7 min
Level:
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Yield:
3 to 4 servings

Times:

Prep: 7 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: --
Total:: 7 min

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Ingredients

5 eggs
5 tablespoons milk
1 pat of butter
Kosher salt
Ground pepper
Chives or parsley to garnish

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, combine eggs and milk with a fork. In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat until it bubbles. Stir a pinch of kosher salt into egg mixture then pour into pan, stirring slowly with a heat resistant rubber spatula. As soon as curds begin to form, increase heat to high and instead of stirring, use the spatula to fold the eggs over themselves while gently shaking the pan with your other hand. As soon as no more liquid is running around the bottom of the pan, remove from the heat and serve. Season with fresh black pepper and garnish with fresh chives or parsley. Remember: if they look done in the pan, they'll be over-done on the plate.

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recipe Scrambled Eggs Unscrambled
Laurie Fort Collins, CO 10-18-2009
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Helping me recover from surgery!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you Alton! Two weeks ago I had serious abdominal surgery. I need to take in nutrition, but I am having a terrible... time. Even though I'm starting to feel hungry, my senses are off, and my whole being is repulsed even by former favorites. I can take one bite of a food that really sounds good, and gag on it. I've been encouraged to eat eggs for nutrition but was afraid that one bad experience would put me off them, too. Fortunately, I came here to look at Alton's science. WOW! These are delicious! Even in my fragile state, I ate them up! I may get through this yet! Thanks!Read more
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Brian Uniontown, OH 10-08-2009
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Amazing Greatness!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a really great way to cook scrambled eggs. I have never made them this way before, and they came out really fluffly,... light and flavorful. Wonderful method if you follow it. Thanks Alton! Read more
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kendra placentia, CA 09-26-2009
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These eggs are so good and easy! My fiance love these, they have so much flavor and are moist! I make these every time i make... breakfast they are a hit!Read more
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Ellen Memphis, TN 05-31-2009
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GREAT scrambled eggs!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always wonder how long I should cook eggs and how much milk to put in. This recipe made it so easy, and the eggs turned... out wonderfully!!! I will definitely be making these again!=)Read more
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Olga Chicago, IL 04-04-2009
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Great and amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The most delicious eggs of my life. I actually just made them in the pan, but used A.B.'s method (folding, taking them out... when they're barely done) and it works fine -- not runny, not overcooked. They're really good with lightly caramelized shallots (cooked in the same pan before you add the eggs). For garnish, I add a little yogurt (the Turkish way) and veggie ragout (zucchini works great). Mmm, lovely!Read more
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Aimee La Mesa, CA 02-02-2009
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FINALLY yummy eggs!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love to cook and always felt stupid that my eggs would turn out runny. I couldn't figure it out. I saw Alton demonstrate... how to make these eggs on his show, but couldn't remember how to do it and finally found this recipe. Halalujah! These are delicious. I can't believe the difference it makes. Now my scrambled eggs are fluffy and perfect. My husband and I can't get enough! Thank you, Alton! Read more