These soft-boiled eggs are coated in a savory, spiced butter sauce and ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes.
Back at it again with another egg boil. This dish is all about that rich, spiced butter sauce that coats every bite.
Nay's Spicy Buttered Egg Boil
Print RecipeIngredients
- For the Boil
- 4 eggs
- water, for boiling
- ice, for ice bath
- For the Sauce
- ½ stick butter
- ½ onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp old bay seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper, optional
- ¼ tsp brown sugar, optional
- 1 tsp parsley
Instructions
- Boil the eggs. Add the eggs to boiling water and cook for 8 minutes for a soft boil. Once done, remove them from the water and immediately add to an ice bath.
- Prepare the sauce base. While the eggs are in the ice bath, melt a half stick of butter in a pan. Add the sliced onion and let them cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
- Build the sauce. Add a heaping tablespoon of garlic and a tablespoon of lemon juice to the pan. Pour in a half cup of chicken broth and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Peel the eggs. Peel the eggs while they are in the ice bath. Putting them in an ice bath makes peeling a lot easier.
- Season the sauce. Pour in all the dry seasonings: a half teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, cajun seasoning, old bay seasoning, paprika, and chili powder. Add a quarter teaspoon of crushed red pepper and brown sugar, which are optional, and a full teaspoon of parsley.
- Combine and serve. Mix the sauce well, then pour it over the peeled eggs. Serve immediately.
Nay’s Tips:
- Putting eggs in an ice bath makes peeling a lot easier.
- Crushed red pepper and brown sugar are optional additions to the sauce.
- Seafood and ramen noodles pair well with this dish.
Recipe FAQ
Why do I need to put the eggs in an ice bath?
Placing the eggs in an ice bath immediately after boiling makes them much easier to peel.
Are the crushed red pepper and brown sugar necessary?
No, those two ingredients are completely optional, so feel free to leave them out if you prefer.
What should I serve with these spicy buttered eggs?
This dish pairs really well with seafood or a bowl of ramen noodles.
How should I store leftovers?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
