Description
Quick and flavorful Cajun boiled eggs, perfect for busy families seeking comfort food with a twist.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ heaping teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
- 2/3 cup chicken bone or vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- kosher salt, optional
- parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a bowl with cold water and ice to create an ice bath, then set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring enough water to fully cover the eggs to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs into the water and cook for 7 minutes for runny yolks or 7½ minutes for slightly more set yolks.
- Transfer the eggs immediately to the ice bath and let them sit for about 2 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Peel under slow running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in all the seasonings and cook for another minute. Pour in the broth, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for about 6 minutes, until the sauce reduces and slightly thickens.
- Add the lemon juice and a splash of water, stirring to combine. Taste and add salt only if needed.
- Place the peeled eggs in a serving bowl, pour the sauce over them, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve as is, or enjoy with crusty ciabatta bread or jasmine rice.
Notes
Use the freshest eggs for better results. The sauce can be adjusted with different spices or even additional ingredients like shrimp. Taste the sauce before adding salt as the seasonings may contain enough salt already.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun