Description
This TikTok-inspired egg boil recipe features perfectly boiled eggs simmered in a rich, flavorful butter garlic sauce infused with Old Bay seasoning, brown sugar, lemon pepper, paprika, and a hint of chili flakes. The eggs are boiled to your preferred level of doneness, peeled, and then bathed in a savory, slightly spicy broth that enhances their natural flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, these flavorful eggs pair wonderfully with crusty bread or jasmine rice, making for an easy yet impressive dish.
Ingredients
Eggs
- 6 eggs
Sauce
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup garlic, minced
- 2¼ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 3 teaspoons light brown sugar
- ½ heaping teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ – 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
- ¾ cup chicken bone or vegetable broth, low sodium
- ¼ lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt, optional (preferably Diamond Crystal brand)
Garnish
- Flat leaf parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ice Bath: Fill a bowl with cold water and enough ice cubes to create an icy bath. Set aside to cool the eggs quickly after boiling.
- Boil Eggs: In a medium saucepan, bring enough water to fully cover the eggs to a rolling boil. Carefully add 6 eggs to the boiling water. Boil for 7 minutes for runny yolks or 7½ minutes for more set yolks.
- Cool Eggs: Remove eggs from boiling water and immediately place them in the prepared ice bath. Leave submerged for at least 2 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
- Peel Eggs: Under slow running water, peel the eggs carefully to remove the shells. Place peeled eggs on paper towels to absorb any excess water and set aside.
- Make Sauce – Melt Butter & Garlic: Heat a large skillet over low flame and add 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter. Melt the butter gently without clarifying it. Add ¼ cup minced garlic and stir for 1 minute on low heat to infuse flavor.
- Add Seasonings: Add 2¼ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, 3 teaspoons light brown sugar, ½ heaping teaspoon onion powder, 1½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½–1 teaspoon red chili flakes. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to release the spices’ aromas.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in ¾ cup low sodium chicken bone or vegetable broth and increase heat to medium-high. Allow the mixture to cook for about 6 minutes, letting the sauce reduce and slightly thicken.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in juice of ¼ lemon and add a splash of water. Taste the sauce and season with kosher salt if necessary, keeping in mind that Old Bay and lemon pepper already contain salt.
- Assemble and Serve: Place the peeled boiled eggs in a serving bowl and pour the warm buttery sauce over them. Garnish with chopped flat leaf parsley. Serve the eggs as is or alongside crusty ciabatta bread or jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Boil eggs for exactly 7 minutes for runny yolks or 7½ minutes for more set yolks to suit your preference.
- Using an ice bath immediately after boiling prevents overcooking and makes peeling easier.
- Maintain low heat when melting butter to avoid clarifying or browning it.
- Old Bay seasoning contains salt, so add extra salt cautiously.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red chili flakes.
- This recipe works well with either chicken bone broth or vegetable broth depending on your dietary preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
