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This is an unusual way to enjoy hard-boiled eggs, but it might just be the best! These hearty eggs are coated in a spicy, zesty, aromatic sauce with hints of smoky sweetness and lemon-y tang! You can serve up Egg Boil for brunch or take them with you for a quick but memorable bite on the go! Why would you go back to plain, old hard-boiled eggs after trying this?
This is an unusual way to enjoy hard-boiled eggs, but it might just be the best! These hearty eggs are coated in a spicy, zesty, aromatic sauce with hints of smoky sweetness and lemon-y tang! You can serve up Egg Boil for brunch or take them with you for a quick but memorable bite on the go! Why would you go back to plain, old hard-boiled eggs after trying this?
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay® Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon red crushed pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 eggs hard-boiled, peeled
- herbs to taste, of your choice, for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onions and cook, while stirring, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice, the bay leaf, the Old Bay Seasoning, the paprika, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the oregano, the cayenne pepper, the brown sugar, the hot sauce, and the crushed red pepper and cook, while stirring frequently, until combined and very fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the spice mixture with the salt and the pepper.
- Add the eggs and cook, while stirring, until the eggs are coated and warmed, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with the herbs and serve.
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