Deep-Fried Poached Eggs with Creamed Spinach and Serrano Ham

Name: Deep-Fried Poached Eggs with Creamed Spinach and Serrano Ham
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons black pepper; 355 milliliters coarse fresh bread crumbs (from firm white bread); 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 0 teaspoon water; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 0 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 4 larges poached large eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 85 grams thinly sliced serrano ham or prosciutto; 2 Tbsps finely chopped shallot; 283 grams package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 liters vegetable oil

Deep-Fried Poached Eggs with Creamed Spinach and Serrano Ham might be just the morn meal you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 19g of protein, 69g of fat, and a total of 860 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper, spinach, poached eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

Whisk together cream and 2 teaspoons flour in a small bowl until just combined.

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Cream

All Purpose Flour

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Whisk

Bowl

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.

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Shallot

Butter

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Frying Pan

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.

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Spinach

Nutmeg

Pepper

Cream

Salt

Remove from heat.

Stir together bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl.

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Breadcrumbs

Pepper

Salt

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Bowl

Spread remaining 1/2 cup flour on a plate and set aside for dredging.

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Spread

All Purpose Flour

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.

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Poached Egg

Pepper

Water

Salt

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Paper Towels

Carefully dredge 1 poached egg in flour, dusting off excess.

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Poached Egg

All Purpose Flour

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.

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Breadcrumbs

Poached Egg

Egg

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Slotted Spoon

Cut sliced ham crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.

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Ham Slices

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.

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Ham