Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring hard-boiled eggs smothered in a rich, buttery sauce infused with Cajun spices, garlic, and onions. Perfect for a snack or party starter, this dish combines creamy eggs with a spicy, aromatic kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6–8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter (about 4 tablespoons)
- 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 of water and boil until hard-boiled, about 9-12 minutes. Drain, cool the eggs in cold water, peel the shells carefully, and set aside.
- Melt butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely, making sure it doesn’t brown.
- Cook onions: Add the sliced onions to the melted butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and fragrant, about 3-4 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. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices release their aroma.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavors well.
- Combine and serve: Place the peeled hard-boiled eggs in a serving bowl and pour the hot spicy garlic butter sauce over them. Allow the eggs to soak in the sauce for a minute before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve warm or chilled according to preference. This dish makes a great flavorful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amounts of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a richer taste.
- Use fresh garlic instead of garlic paste for a stronger, fresher flavor.
- This dish can be served warm immediately or chilled for a couple of hours for infused flavors.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: Cajun boiled eggs, spicy garlic butter sauce, appetizer, hard-boiled eggs, Cajun spice, party snack
