FRIED EGG ON TOAST WITH SALTED HERB BUTTER AND RADISHES

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When you have some herbs threatening to go past their prime in the crisper drawer, preserve them by making herb butter, which just happens to be an excellent landing pad for a perfectly fried egg.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Breakfast     Butter     Herb     Egg     Lemon     Radish     Brunch     Lunch     Spring

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup mixed tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, basil, chives, and/or tarragon), plus sprigs for serving
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1/2 cup thinly sliced trimmed mixed radishes
4 slices of bread, toasted
4 Olive Oil-Basted Fried Eggs

Steps:

  • Pulse 3/4 cup herbs in a food processor until finely chopped. Add butter, lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Pulse to bring together.
  • Place radishes in a medium bowl; drizzle with a little lemon juice and add a pinch of salt. Toss to combine.
  • To serve, spread toast with herb butter and top each with a fried egg. Scatter dressed radishes over top along with a few sprigs of herbs.
  • Do Ahead:
  • Herb butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Nwanne Zaga
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This was a great recipe! The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the salted herb butter was amazing. The radishes were a nice addition, but I think I'll try it with avocado next time.


Pamela Haynes (Pudge)
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I'm not a big fan of radishes, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The salted herb butter was delicious, and it really brought out the flavor of the eggs. The radishes added a nice crunch, and they weren't too spicy.


Ujjwal Sah
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The salted herb butter was a great addition, and the radishes added a nice peppery flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Kwame Jonny
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The salted herb butter was especially delicious. I used a mix of parsley, chives, and thyme, and it added a wonderful flavor to the eggs. The radishes were a nice touch too, adding a bit of crunch and spic


zeljko janjic
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This fried egg on toast with salted herb butter and radishes was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The salted herb butter added a savory richness to the eggs, while the radishes provided a crisp, peppery contra