Shallow Poached Eggs Recipes

SHALLOW-POACHED EGGS

Shallow-Poached Eggs image

This approach is more about timing than finesse or technique. The key is to slip the cracked eggs into the simmering water at 30-second intervals, then after each has poached for 3 minutes, remove them in the same order in 30-second intervals. As you add more eggs to the pan, the water temperature will dip-adjust the heat accordingly to maintain a gentle simmer throughout. As with swirl-poaching, a little vinegar in the water keeps the whites close to the yolk. You can shallow-poach up to 8 eggs at a time with a large skillet-just put another 30 seconds on the timer for each additional egg.

Provided by Tim Cebula

Time 15m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 (2-oz.) slices whole-grain bread, toasted
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Pour about 2 inches of water into a straight-sided skillet; add vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer. The liquid temperature will dip as you add eggs; adjust heat as needed to maintain a constant gentle simmer.
Break 1 egg into each of 4 small bowls or ramekins. Gently slip 1 egg into simmering water at the 12 o'clock position. Set a timer for 4 1/2 minutes. After 30 seconds, slip the second egg into simmering water at the 3 o'clock position. After another 30 seconds, slip third egg in at 6 o'clock. After another 30 seconds, put fourth egg at 9 o'clock.
When the timer reaches 1 1/2 minutes left, the first egg should be done (if the white is just set with no translucent areas, the yolk will still be creamy). Gently remove the first egg with a fish spatula or slotted spoon; place on a plate lined with paper towels, and gently blot top dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle egg with a pinch of salt and pepper. At 30-second intervals, working clockwise, repeat procedure with remaining eggs, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle each toast slice with 1 teaspoon oil. Place 2 eggs on each toast slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 598 mg, Sugar 4 g