Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Caviar-Topped Scrambled Eggs in Eggshells Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 Ingredients 8 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon Creme fraiche, or sour cream, for serving Caviar or salmon roe, for serving Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Use an egg topper to carefully remove the tops of the eggs. Pour the eggs into a medium bowl. Add empty shells to boiling water, and boil for 5 minutes. Place shells upside down on a wire rack to dry. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add eggs, and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle with tarragon. Cook, bringing the eggs from the sides of the skillet toward the center with a rubber spatula, until set, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer cooked eggs to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip. Pipe eggs into empty shells. Place filled eggshells into eggcups. Top with a small dollop of creme fraiche or sour cream and caviar or salmon roe. Serve immediately. Rate it Print