Fried Egg on Toast with Salted Herb Butter and Radishes Recipe

Fried Egg on Toast with Salted Herb Butter and Radishes Recipe

  • 3/4 cup mixed tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, basil, chives, and/or tarragon), plus sprigs for serving
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced trimmed mixed radishes
  • 4 slices of bread, toasted
  • 4 Olive Oil–Basted Fried Eggs
  1. Pulse 3/4 cup herbs in a food processor until finely chopped. Add butter, lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Pulse to bring together.
  2. Place radishes in a medium bowl; drizzle with a little lemon juice and add a pinch of salt. Toss to combine.
  3. To serve, spread toast with herb butter and top each with a fried egg. Scatter dressed radishes over top along with a few sprigs of herbs.
  4. Herb butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.