Description
Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful keto-friendly late-night snack that combines perfectly boiled eggs with a rich, spicy garlic butter sauce seasoned with Cajun spices. This simple yet bold recipe is perfect for those craving a low-carb, savory treat that can be served warm or chilled.
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: Start by boiling the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel them and set aside to prepare the sauce.
- Melt the butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter to create the base for the sauce.
- Sauté onions: Add sliced onions to the melted butter and cook until they are soft and fragrant, which helps build flavor.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, garlic paste, and all the Cajun spices including Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to infuse the sauce with heat and complexity.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together into a rich sauce.
- Combine sauce and eggs: Place the peeled boiled eggs in a bowl and gently pour the hot garlic butter sauce over them to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy the Cajun boiled eggs warm or chilled as a spicy, satisfying keto snack anytime.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are boiled to a hard consistency before peeling for the best texture.
- The sauce can be adjusted in spiciness by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; serve chilled or reheat the sauce before serving.
- Use unsalted butter to control the sodium levels in the dish.
- Vegetable broth adds moisture and flavor; alternatively, chicken broth can be used if not vegan.
