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Creamy Perfect Scrambled Eggs Gordon Ramsay Style

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A simple and foolproof recipe for silky, fluffy scrambled eggs inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s technique, perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs (fresh, free-range preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (high-quality European-style recommended)
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon crème fraîche or heavy cream (optional)
  • Chives or fresh herbs, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to beat them gently until yolks and whites blend but avoid over-beating; this should take about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Place a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Let it melt slowly without browning (about 1 minute), stirring to coat the pan evenly.
  3. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Begin stirring immediately with a rubber spatula, moving the eggs constantly to form small curds.
  4. After 30 seconds of stirring, remove the pan from the heat but keep stirring. After about 15 seconds off heat, return the pan to the burner. Repeat this on-off stirring process for about 5 minutes total to cook the eggs gently.
  5. When the eggs are mostly cooked but still slightly runny, remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of crème fraîche for extra creaminess (optional).
  6. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Give one last gentle stir and transfer immediately to warm plates. Garnish with chopped chives or fresh herbs if desired. Serve right away.

Notes

Cook eggs slowly over low heat with constant stirring and intermittent removal from heat to prevent dryness and achieve creamy texture. Use fresh eggs and avoid over-beating. Crème fraîche is optional but recommended for extra creaminess. Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a dairy-free version but will affect texture.

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