Crab Scotch Eggs

Dainty, tarragon-flavored white crabmeat wrapped around soft-boiled quail eggs, breaded and deep-fried until golden-brown and crispy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 197.4 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.9 grams 71.5 grams
Fat 10.9 grams 65.1 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
6 scotch eggs
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
50
ml
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain Flour
seasoned with salt and pepper
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Tarragon
fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
500
ml
Sunflower Oil
for deep-frying
Other
6
piece
Seafood
250
g
White Crabmeat
picked through

Steps

  • Boil quail eggs in salted water for 2.5 minutes, then drain and peel.
  • Mix crabmeat with egg yolk, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Wrap the crab mixture completely around each quail egg.
  • Set up three bowls containing flour, the egg-milk wash, and breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each egg in flour, then egg wash, and finally breadcrumbs.
  • Heat sunflower oil in a deep pan to 160°C.
  • Fry eggs for three minutes until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.