Gluten-Free Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
A delicious and spicy twist on traditional boiled eggs, perfect for a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes.
- While the eggs are cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and lemon juice, then remove from heat.
- Once the eggs are done, transfer them to an ice bath to cool.
- Peel the eggs and cut them in half.
- Drizzle the spicy garlic butter sauce over the eggs and sprinkle with salt and chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- These eggs can be served warm or cold.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg