Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
Hard-boiled eggs smothered in a rich, spicy Cajun garlic butter sauce. A quick, protein-packed appetizer or main course.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
6–8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup sliced onions
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp garlic paste
1/4 cup vegetable broth (ensure halal/keto compliant)
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, peel eggs and set aside in bowl.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook onions in butter until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in garlic, garlic paste, and all seasonings; toast for 1 min.
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour hot sauce over boiled eggs and serve.
Notes
- Use older eggs for easier peeling.
- Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to control heat.
- Sauce thickens when chilled; add broth to thin if desired.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 eggs with sauce
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: Varies by broth/seasoning
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1–2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 280mg