Description
A quick and bold keto late-night snack featuring hard-boiled eggs smothered in a rich, spicy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cooled
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onions (white or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in cold water for 9–12 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool and peel.
- Melt the stick of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until browned slightly.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in minced garlic and garlic paste, cooking for 30–45 seconds.
- Add Old Bay, cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes; stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and gently simmer for 4–5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Pour the sauce over the peeled eggs and let them soak in the flavors.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with extra paprika or chopped parsley as desired.
Notes
For best texture, store sauce separately from eggs if refrigerating. Serve with sliced veggies or make a keto snack board.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg