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A basted egg with a runny yolk, seasoned with pepper and served with arugula.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. boiling water

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until it's foamy but not brown.
    How to Make Basted Eggs
  • Gently crack the egg into the skillet, being careful not to break the yolk.
    How to Make Basted Eggs
  • Let the egg white begin to set, then carefully pour the boiling water around the egg in the skillet.
    How to Make Basted Eggs
  • Immediately cover the skillet with a lid to trap the steam, which will gently cook the top of the egg.
    How to Make Basted Eggs
  • Cook until the egg whites are fully set but the yolk is still runny, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, carefully remove the egg from the skillet and transfer to a plate. DEVOUR!

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 98kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 0.3g Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 64mg (3%) Sugar: 0.2g

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