Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
A delightful combination of hard-boiled eggs and a spicy garlic butter sauce that elevates the dish to new heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Carefully lower in your 6 large eggs. Cook them for about 9-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- Ice bath: Transfer the cooked eggs into a bowl of ice water for about 5 minutes.
- Peel the eggs: Once cooled, peel off the shells, rinsing under cold water if needed.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine and coat: Gently add the peeled eggs to the skillet and coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Cool the eggs quickly in ice water for easier peeling. Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 370mg