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Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

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Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make snack featuring hard-boiled eggs drenched in a rich, buttery sauce infused with a blend of Cajun spices, garlic, and onions. Perfect for a quick bite or party appetizer, this recipe balances spicy heat with savory depth for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Eggs:

  • 68 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

For the 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

  1. Boil and Peel Eggs: Start by boiling the eggs until hard-boiled. Once cooked, peel the eggs thoroughly and set them aside, ready for saucing.
  2. Melt the Butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter to create the rich base of the sauce.
  3. Sauté Onions: Add the sliced onions to the melted butter and cook until they become soft and fragrant, which infuses sweetness and texture.
  4. 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, allowing the spices to bloom in the butter mixture.
  5. Simmer with Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, melding the flavors and thinning the sauce for pourability.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Place the hard-boiled eggs in a serving bowl and pour the hot, spicy garlic butter sauce over them. Serve warm or chilled according to your preference.

Notes

  • Use eggs that are a few days old for easier peeling.
  • If garlic paste is unavailable, substitute with an extra tablespoon of minced garlic.
  • Chicken broth can be used instead of vegetable broth if preferred.
  • Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to taste depending on your heat preference.
  • Unsalted butter is recommended to control the sodium content.

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