Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
2 eggs

Ingredients

  • 1 ½tablespoonssalted butter

  • 2largeeggs

  • 1tablespoonwater

  • teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1pinchflaky sea salt, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  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.

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  2. Add water, cover skillet with a lid or cookie sheet, reduce heat to medium-low.

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  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 Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe1
Calories296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
27g
35%
Saturated Fat
14g
70%
Cholesterol
418mg
139%
Sodium
583mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
13g
26%
Potassium
145mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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