Lobster Scrambled Eggs

Rating: 4.27 stars
15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

When and if you find yourself in possession of some leftover lobster meat, I suggest you make these eggs.

By Chef John
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Ingredients

2
Original recipe yields 2 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Beat eggs and tarragon in a small bowl. Set aside.

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  • Sprinkle lobster pieces with cayenne pepper.

  • Melt butter in nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add lobster; cook, stirring, until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in egg mixture; increase heat to medium and scramble eggs, stirring constantly, until nearly set, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
278.6 calories; protein 21.7g 44% DV; carbohydrates 1.1g; fat 20.8g 32% DV; cholesterol 411.1mg 137% DV; sodium 370.8mg 15% DV. Full Nutrition

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Linda T
Rating: 5 stars
06/10/2012
Delicious eggs. I looked at 4 different stores for lobster. I only found live whole ones and I really wanted to try these. I used lobster flavored chunks which I am sure are not as good as the real thing. The tarragon wa a nice tough.. Only thing I would change is a tad more cayenne.. Read More
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kapjcp8210
Rating: 3 stars
07/10/2016
I loved the idea of this recipe I'm on a low carb high protein diet so this fits the bill. I substituted fennel fronds for the tarragon because I had them and found it as a recommended substitute. Overall the combination was a little too "chewy" for my liking. I might have gone too light on the cayenne because it didn't have a lot of flavor. I guess I prefer lobster just dipped in melted butter and my eggs with salt and pepper! Read More
15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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Linda T
Rating: 5 stars
06/10/2012
Delicious eggs. I looked at 4 different stores for lobster. I only found live whole ones and I really wanted to try these. I used lobster flavored chunks which I am sure are not as good as the real thing. The tarragon wa a nice tough.. Only thing I would change is a tad more cayenne.. Read More
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(21)
naples34102
Rating: 4 stars
01/01/2015
Our eyes were obviously bigger than our stomachs last night for our New Year s Eve dinner of broiled lobster tails and Alaskan King Crab legs. I ended up with a fair amount of it left over (even tho the only side I served with it was hot clarified butter!). This simple recipe of basically scrambled eggs with lobster meat folded into it came up using the AR ingredient search. Rather than for its complexity or creativity it inspired me for a way to make use of the leftovers for our breakfast this morning. I expanded on this basic recipe to suit our own tastes and give it some complexity. First we re not fans of tarragon for either its flavor or its boldness and I think I d like it even less with lobster. I didn t want to mask the delicious sweet flavor of the lobster even a teeny bit and for us tarragon surely would have done that. Fresh dill was a much more appealing option for us. For the same reason I did not add the cayenne. I could have stopped there but to make it even more rich creamy and decadent I added small cubes of cream cheese at the very end of the cooking process. Four stars for inspiration five stars for outstanding taste with some tweaking. Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
10/19/2013
Leftover lobster??? That would never happen at my house. I buy Langostino tails (frozen) at Trader Joe's and they work great. You still get the lobster taste and can always have them on hand. I use them in salads casseroles etc. Read More
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sarad
Rating: 5 stars
03/24/2013
Decadent and yet so easy what a great combination! I omitted the tarragon as I do not care for it. We served it to friends and it was a treat for all. I used a whole steamed lobster leftover from the previous night. We will plan ahead to have these for breakfast from now on the morning after we enjoy steamed lobster for dinner. Read More
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Wahine773
Rating: 5 stars
06/16/2013
Great combination and very delicious. Read More
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Mema
Rating: 4 stars
08/19/2015
I found this recipe when I happened to have a bit of lobster meat left over and decided to whip up a quick meal for just myself. I was quite please with the results. Of course how can anything mess up lobster! Read More
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Chico G
Rating: 4 stars
02/14/2016
The ingredient list doesn't call for tarragon but on the preparation does. How much tarragon should one add? Read More
Untiltomorrow9
Rating: 5 stars
04/08/2020
This is very close to the very best scrambled egg dish I've ever had. The Chinese mother of a friend made the following recipe: Fry shelled shrimp, add cut up scallions and a nickel sized piece of shredded ginger. Add more vegetable oil. When heated add two scrambled eggs. Sprinkle with soy sauce. Outstanding! Read More
Violet Love
Rating: 3 stars
04/30/2016
It's okay. I may have cooked the eggs a bit too long but I didn't have any creaminess and it turned out kind of grey. Not sure if it was the Cayenne or what... Read More
kapjcp8210
Rating: 3 stars
07/10/2016
I loved the idea of this recipe I'm on a low carb high protein diet so this fits the bill. I substituted fennel fronds for the tarragon because I had them and found it as a recommended substitute. Overall the combination was a little too "chewy" for my liking. I might have gone too light on the cayenne because it didn't have a lot of flavor. I guess I prefer lobster just dipped in melted butter and my eggs with salt and pepper! Read More
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