Scrambled Eggs with Caviar in Eggshell Cups
- 8 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Creme Fraiche or Sour Cream (optional)
- Sevruga or osetra caviar
- Prepare eggshell cups Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Hold a large egg in one hand, tapered end up.
- Place an egg topper (a special tool for neatly snipping off the tip of the shell) over the top and squeeze, using a scissor motion.
- Discard top of egg.
- Pour egg into a medium bowl.
- Repeat with remaining eggs.
- Boil shells for 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack.
- Let dry, cut sides down.
- Prepare eggs Scramble eggs, using the butter and a large skillet.
- Transfer eggs to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip (wrap bag with a kitchen towel if necessary, as eggs will be very hot).
- Pipe eggs into shells.
- Transfer shells to egg cups.
- Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche or sour cream, if desired.
- Top with caviar.
eggs, butter, fraiche
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/scrambled-eggs-with-caviar-in-eggshell-cups-393809 (may not work)