Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful appetizer that combines perfectly boiled eggs with a rich, spicy garlic butter sauce infused with classic Cajun seasonings. This dish offers a savory punch with a blend of herbs and spices, making it ideal as a snack or party treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6–8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 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: Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10-12 minutes. Remove eggs, cool in ice water, peel, and set aside.
- Melt Butter: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter until completely liquid.
- Sauté Onions: Add the sliced onions to the melted butter and cook until they become soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, garlic paste, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release flavors.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing all flavors to meld together.
- Combine Eggs and Sauce: Place the peeled boiled eggs in a serving bowl and pour the hot spicy garlic butter sauce over them, coating evenly.
- Serve: Enjoy the Cajun boiled eggs warm or chill them for serving cold as per your preference.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for best boiling results.
- Adjust cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes quantity to control spiciness.
- This recipe can be served as an appetizer or snack.
- For a richer flavor, let the eggs marinate in the sauce for a few hours before serving.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian version.
Keywords: Cajun boiled eggs, spicy garlic butter sauce, appetizer, boiled eggs recipe, Cajun seasoning
