Spicy Egg Boil
Spicy Egg Boil
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water, or chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large frying pan or skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the sliced yellow onion to the pan with the garlic and butter. Continue to sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the onions are slightly softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Pour the prepared spice blend over the sautéed garlic and onions in the pan. Mix well with a spatula, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the water (or chicken broth) to the pan. Mix with the spatula to incorporate the liquid with the spices, garlic, and onions, forming a sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Carefully place the peeled hard-boiled eggs into a large bowl or a clear plastic container. Pour the hot sauce mixture directly over the eggs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Using your hands (wearing gloves if preferred) or a large spoon, gently mix and coat the eggs thoroughly with the sauce until each egg is well covered.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the Spicy Egg Boil immediately, spooning extra sauce over each egg as desired. Enjoy directly from the container or transfer to serving plates.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Egg Boil
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water, or chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large frying pan or skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the sliced yellow onion to the pan with the garlic and butter. Continue to sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the onions are slightly softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Pour the prepared spice blend over the sautéed garlic and onions in the pan. Mix well with a spatula, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the water (or chicken broth) to the pan. Mix with the spatula to incorporate the liquid with the spices, garlic, and onions, forming a sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Carefully place the peeled hard-boiled eggs into a large bowl or a clear plastic container. Pour the hot sauce mixture directly over the eggs.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Using your hands (wearing gloves if preferred) or a large spoon, gently mix and coat the eggs thoroughly with the sauce until each egg is well covered.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the Spicy Egg Boil immediately, spooning extra sauce over each egg as desired. Enjoy directly from the container or transfer to serving plates.