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Viral TikTok Cajun Egg Boil Recipe

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This Viral TikTok Cajun Boiled Eggs recipe features perfectly boiled eggs tossed in a flavorful, buttery Cajun-spiced sauce. The eggs are boiled to your preferred doneness, peeled, and then coated in a rich, savory sauce made with garlic, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and a hint of lemon juice. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish makes a simple yet addictive appetizer or snack that pairs wonderfully with bread or rice.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 4 eggs

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ heaping teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
  • 2/3 cup low sodium chicken bone broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Kosher salt, optional
  • Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare an ice bath: Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes to create an ice bath. Set it aside for later to cool the boiled eggs quickly and stop the cooking process.
  2. Boil the eggs: In a medium saucepan, bring enough water to a full rolling boil to cover the eggs. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon and cook them for 7 minutes for runny yolks or 7½ minutes for slightly firmer yolks.
  3. Cool and peel the eggs: Immediately transfer the cooked eggs into the prepared ice bath. Let them cool for about 2 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle. Peel the eggs under slow running water to make peeling easier. Pat dry and set aside.
  4. Melt butter and sauté garlic: Heat a large skillet over low heat. Melt the butter gently, ensuring the heat remains low to prevent clarifying. Add the minced garlic and stir, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add seasonings and broth: Stir in Old Bay seasoning, sugar, onion powder, lemon pepper, paprika, and red chili flakes. Cook the mixture for another minute to allow spices to release their flavors. Pour in the broth, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer for about 6 minutes, letting the sauce reduce and thicken slightly.
  6. Finish the sauce: Add lemon juice and a splash of water to the reduced sauce and stir to combine. Taste the sauce and add kosher salt only if needed, since the seasonings typically contain salt.
  7. Serve: Place the peeled eggs in a serving bowl and pour the hot Cajun sauce over them. Garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy the eggs on their own or with crusty ciabatta bread or jasmine rice for a heartier meal.

Notes

  • Adjust boiling time based on preferred yolk doneness: 7 minutes for runny, 7½ for slightly set.
  • Peeling eggs under running water helps remove shells smoothly.
  • Butter should be melted on low heat to avoid burning and preserve the sauce’s flavor.
  • Old Bay seasoning contains salt, so add salt cautiously to avoid oversalting.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Find it online: https://simpleplatter.com/viral-tiktok-cajun-egg-boil-recipe/