Scotch woodcock

Updated August 17, 2015

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings
  • 4 slices buttered toast (see recipe)

  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste

  • 8 eggs

  • 5 tablespoons heavy cream

  • Salt to taste, if desired

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 8 flat anchovy fillets

  • Parsley or watercress sprigs for garnish

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

15 grams carbs; 380 milligrams cholesterol; 386 calories; 9 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 28 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 640 milligrams sodium; 18 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the toast. Spread one-half teaspoon anchovy paste on one side of each piece of toast.

  2. Step 2

    Put the eggs in a mixing bowl, and add the cream, salt and pepper. Beat thoroughly.

  3. Step 3

    Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the egg mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Take care not to overcook the eggs.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon an equal amount of the eggs onto each slice of toast. Garnish the top with two crossed, flat anchovy fillets. Garnish the center of each cross with a small sprig of parsley or watercress.

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