Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce: Keto Late-Night Snack Recipe
Cajun Boiled Eggs with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful keto-friendly late-night snack featuring perfectly boiled eggs drenched in a rich, spicy garlic butter sauce infused with Cajun seasonings like Old Bay, cayenne, and paprika. This quick and simple recipe combines the creaminess of butter with aromatic garlic and a hint of heat, making it an irresistible treat whether served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6–8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter (about 113g)
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 9-12 minutes. Remove and place eggs in cold water to cool. Peel and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the stick of unsalted butter gently until fully liquefied.
- Sauté Onions: Add sliced onions to the melted butter and cook until they become soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic and garlic paste, then add the Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release their aromas.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors well.
- Combine and Serve: Place the peeled boiled eggs in a serving bowl and pour the hot spicy garlic butter sauce evenly over them. The eggs can be served warm or chilled, depending on preference.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth or chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- This recipe is perfect as a keto-friendly snack or appetizer.
- Boil eggs carefully to avoid overcooking and resulting gray yolks.
- Can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Cajun boiled eggs, spicy garlic butter sauce, keto snack, late-night snack, boiled eggs recipe, Cajun seasoning, low carb snack
