
Cajun Egg Boil
Viral TikTok-inspired Cajun egg boil with hard-boiled eggs tossed in spicy seasoned butter sauce. This Louisiana-style dish brings seafood boil flavors to eggs for a bold, messy, and delicious experience.
Ingredients
- 1Large Eggs6-8 large eggs
- 2Butter4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3Cajun Seasoning2-3 tablespoons Cajun or Old Bay seasoning
- 4Garlic Powder1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5Paprika1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6Hot Sauce1-2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 7Lemon JuiceJuice of 1/2 lemon
- 8Green Onions2-3 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- 2
Prepare an ice bath while eggs cook. Transfer cooked eggs to ice water and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 3
Peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Set aside.
- 4
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until foaming.
- 5
Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the butter. Stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add hot sauce and lemon juice to the seasoned butter, stirring to combine into a smooth sauce.
- 7
Add the halved eggs to the skillet and gently toss to coat completely in the spicy butter sauce.
- 8
Cook for 1-2 minutes, spooning sauce over eggs to ensure they're well-coated and heated through.
- 9
Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with any remaining sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately with plenty of napkins!
Helpful Links
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