DEEP-FRIED POACHED EGGS WITH CREAMED SPINACH AND SERRANO HAM
Categories Dairy Egg Breakfast Brunch Fry Poach New Year's Day Ham Spinach Deep-Fry Prosciutto Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk together cream and 2 teaspoons flour in a small bowl until just combined.
- Cook shallot in butter in a 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until shallot is softened, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until excess liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir cream mixture, then add to spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until cream is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir together bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Spread remaining 1/2 cup flour on a plate and set aside for dredging.
- Gently blot any water from top of poached eggs with paper towels, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Carefully dredge 1 poached egg in flour, dusting off excess. Transfer to beaten egg, spooning to coat completely, then transfer with a slotted spoon to bread crumbs, letting excess egg drip off. Coat with crumbs and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining poached eggs, 1 at a time.
- Cut sliced ham crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
- Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan (about 1 1/2 inches deep) over high heat until deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F. Fry ham in oil, stirring occasionally with a clean slotted spoon to separate strips, until crisp, 15 to 20 seconds. Transfer ham to paper towels to drain.
- Return frying oil to 375°F.
- Lower 2 eggs (1 at a time on slotted spoon) into hot oil and fry until golden brown, 15 to 20 seconds. Transfer fried eggs to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining 2 eggs.
- Reheat spinach over low heat, stirring constantly and adding more cream or water to loosen mixture if necessary, about 1 minute.
- Divide creamed spinach among 4 plates, then top with poached eggs and ham.
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hammad ar
[email protected]This was my first time making poached eggs and they turned out great! The creamed spinach was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Aarush Magar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The eggs are always cooked perfectly and the creamed spinach is so delicious. I love the addition of the serrano ham, which adds a nice touch of heat. This is a great recipe for a special occ
Fran Tedder
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The eggs are always cooked perfectly and the creamed spinach is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the serrano ham, which adds a nice touch of heat. I would definitely make this again.
Gerald Hamilton
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the creamed spinach was delicious. However, I found the serrano ham to be a bit overpowering. I would recommend using a different type of ham, or using less of it.
Austine Reyn
[email protected]This dish was a bit too complicated for me. I had trouble poaching the eggs and the creamed spinach was a bit too thick. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
Sarah-Louise Baird
[email protected]The eggs were crispy and the creamed spinach was creamy, but the serrano ham was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using a different type of ham, or using less of it.
Ahmed Ghumman
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The eggs were cooked well, but they lacked flavor. The creamed spinach was also a bit bland. I think this dish would benefit from some additional seasoning.
Bhuwan Regmi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The eggs were a little too oily and the creamed spinach was a bit too heavy. However, the flavors were all there and it was still a good dish overall.
Ahmad Shk
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggs are always cooked perfectly and the creamed spinach is so creamy and flavorful. I've also tried it with different types of ham and it's always delicious. This is a great recipe for a special brunch or dinner.
Nsubuga James
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The eggs were a little tricky to poach, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. The creamed spinach was delicious and the serrano ham added a nice touch of heat. I would definitely make this again.
Nazir Afridi afridi
[email protected]I made this for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The eggs were perfectly cooked and the spinach was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Stephanie Douglas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the eggs turned out perfect. The yolks were runny and the whites were cooked through. The creamed spinach was also very good. I added a little bit of garlic and nutmeg to taste. Overall, this is a great recipe that I
Akshay Kumar
[email protected]This dish was absolutely incredible! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The poached eggs were crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, the creamed spinach was rich and creamy, and the serrano ham added a nice salty to