Eggs Neptune with Orange Hollandaise
1 qt Water 1 tb Vinegar 1 ts Salt 8 Fresh eggs 4 tb (1/2 stick) unsalted -butter, softened 1 1/2 c Cooked crab meat, fresh or -canned 4 English muffins Paprika (optional) 4 Thin sl...
Ingredients
- 1qt water
- 1tbsp vinegar
- 1tsp salt
- 8fresh eggs
- 4tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted
- 1tbsp orange juice
- 1tsp grated orange zest
- 1/2tsp grated lemon zest
Directions
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1 qt Water 1 tb Vinegar 1 ts Salt 8 Fresh eggs 4 tb (1/2 stick) unsalted -butter, softened 1 1/2 c Cooked crab meat, fresh or -canned 4 Engl
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Mix the water with the vinegar (which will help the egg whites set quickly) and put it with the salt in a wide, shallow saucepan
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Bring water to boil, then reduce heat to gentle simmer
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One at a time, break each egg into a separate small dish or bowl
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then, holding the bowl very near the surface of the water, gently slip in the egg
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Add more eggs to the pan, taking care not to crowd them
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Continue simmering until whites are firmly set and yolks are covered with slightly opaque film, about 3 minutes
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Then use a slotted spoon carefully to remove each egg to a folded kitchen towel to drain