Cajun Egg Boil (Viral TikTok Egg Boil)
Cajun Egg Boil features jammy or hard-boiled eggs in a spicy, garlicky boil sauce made with Old Bay, butter, and broth. An easy 30-minute snack or light lunch.
Ingredients:
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup garlic minced
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 3 teaspoons light brown sugar
- ½ heaping teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes or to taste
- ¾ cup chicken bone broth or vegetable broth low sodium
- ¼ lemon juiced
- Kosher salt to taste (optional)
- Flat-leaf parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a bowl of cold water with plenty of ice to make an ice bath, and set it aside. In a medium saucepan, bring enough water to cover the eggs to a rolling boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and boil for 7 minutes for a runnier yolk or 7 1/2 minutes for a more set, jammy yolk. For hard-boiled eggs, cover the eggs with cold water, bring to a boil with the lid on, then turn off the heat and set a timer for 11 minutes. Once the eggs are done, transfer them to the ice bath and leave for 2 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Peel the eggs under slow running water, pat dry, and set aside. In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter, keeping the flame low so it does not clarify. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in all the seasonings and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in the broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and simmer for about 6 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened. Stir in the lemon juice and a splash of water, then season with kosher salt to taste only if needed. Place the eggs in a bowl, pour the boil sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve as is, or pair with jasmine rice, boiled red potatoes, or crusty ciabatta bread.
Notes
Use unsalted butter, since Old Bay and lemon pepper are already salted — adjust salt only at the end if needed. For easy peeling, peel the eggs under running water. The ice bath stops the cooking and prevents overcooked yolks. Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated over low heat; add the eggs at the very end to avoid overcooking. To make it a full meal, add shrimp, sausage, potatoes, or corn to the sauce as it simmers. Use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian.