Description
Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful keto-friendly late-night snack featuring perfectly boiled eggs smothered in a rich, spicy, and aromatic garlic butter sauce infused with classic Cajun seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Boiled Eggs
- 6–8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter (about 113g)
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil and Peel Eggs: Begin by boiling 6 to 8 eggs until they are hard-boiled, typically about 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, cool them under cold water, peel the shells off carefully, and set the eggs aside for later use.
- Melt Butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt one stick of unsalted butter until fully liquefied and bubbling gently.
- Sauté Onions: Add 1/4 cup of sliced onions to the melted butter. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon garlic paste along with 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook this mixture for about 1-2 minutes to release the rich flavors.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in 1/4 cup of vegetable broth and let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together and thicken slightly.
- Combine Sauce and Eggs: Place the peeled boiled eggs in a serving bowl or dish and pour the hot spicy garlic butter sauce evenly over them, ensuring the eggs are well coated.
- Serve: Serve this dish warm for the best experience, though it can also be enjoyed chilled. This makes for a spicy, savory snack packed with bold Cajun flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of cayenne and red pepper flakes to make it milder or spicier based on your heat tolerance.
- This recipe is keto-friendly and perfect for a high-fat, low-carb diet.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth if preferred.
- For easier peeling, use eggs that are a few days old and cool them rapidly after boiling.
- To add an extra kick, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Keywords: Cajun boiled eggs, spicy garlic butter sauce, keto snack, late-night snack, Cajun seasoning, boiled eggs recipe, low-carb snack
