Description
Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful keto-friendly late-night snack featuring hard-boiled eggs smothered in a rich, spicy garlic butter sauce infused with classic Cajun spices. This quick and easy recipe combines aromatic onions, garlic, and an exciting blend of seasonings for a bold, comforting bite perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6–8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Sauce
- 1 stick 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: Begin by boiling the eggs until fully hard-boiled, then peel them carefully and set aside to use later.
- Melt the butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the stick of unsalted butter, preparing the base for the sauce.
- Sauté onions: Add the sliced onions to the melted butter and cook until they become soft and fragrant, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, garlic paste, and all the Cajun seasonings including Old Bay, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to build a robust flavor profile.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat to meld all the flavors together into a spicy, aromatic sauce.
- Combine eggs and sauce: Place the peeled boiled eggs in a bowl and generously pour the hot spicy garlic butter sauce over them, coating each egg well.
- Serve: Enjoy the eggs warm for a comforting snack or chill them for a refreshing twist—both ways deliver a rich, spicy Cajun flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a keto diet due to its low carbohydrate content.
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- For best flavor, use fresh garlic and high-quality butter.
- Leftover eggs with sauce can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 2 days.
- If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives for added color and freshness.
