Description
Ina Garten’s Creamy Eggs with Lobster & Crab elevates breakfast with luxurious seafood and rich, silky textures. Gourmet mornings unfold with this elegant dish that marries delicate crab and succulent lobster in a creamy embrace, inviting you to savor each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cooked lobster meat, ½-inch diced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cooked jumbo lump crabmeat
Vegetables and Herbs:
- ½ red Holland bell pepper, small-diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) minced fresh chives, plus extra for serving
Dairy and Eggs:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams or ½ stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half, divided
- 9 extra-large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood medley by warming of butter in a 10-inch (25 centimeters) skillet over medium heat. Gently sauté the diced bell pepper for approximately 2 minutes until it becomes tender and slightly translucent.
- Introduce the lobster and crabmeat into the skillet, seasoning with of salt and of freshly ground black pepper. Allow the seafood to heat through for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it remains tender and succulent.
- Incorporate finely chopped chives into the seafood mixture, then transfer the entire contents to a separate bowl, setting it aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, of heavy cream, 1 of salt, and of black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Melt the remaining of butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat, creating a gentle cooking environment for the eggs.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture into the skillet, using a rubber spatula to continuously stir and fold the eggs. Cook for 6-8 minutes, paying close attention to the texture and ensuring the eggs become creamy and soft.
- Swiftly fold the reserved seafood mixture into the creamy eggs, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Drizzle the final tablespoon (15 milliliters) of cream into the skillet, enhancing the richness of the dish.
- Garnish with additional chopped chives, and season with extra salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while the eggs are warm and luxurious.
Notes
- Fresh seafood transforms the entire dish, elevating its flavor profile with premium ingredients directly from the ocean.
- Egg whisking technique creates a silky smooth base that determines the final texture of your culinary creation.
- Gentle heat management prevents scrambling and ensures luxurious, creamy eggs that melt beautifully on your palate.
- Final cream addition provides a luxurious finish, bringing together all ingredients with a sumptuous, velvety touch.
- Strategic seasoning allows personal flavor customization, guaranteeing a perfectly balanced and personalized meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 121.25
- Sugar: 1.25g
- Sodium: 214.5mg
- Fat: 8.55g
- Saturated Fat: 4.95g
- Carbohydrates: 1.75g
- Fiber: 0.25g
- Protein: 11.52g
- Cholesterol: 114.0mg