Spicy Honey Garlic Egg Soak
Description
This spiced honey garlic egg soak transforms ordinary hard-boiled eggs into a flavorful, protein-packed snack or meal topper. The warm broth combines buttery garlic, smoky paprika, red pepper heat, and a touch of honey sweetness to create a balanced and cozy dish. Perfect over rice, with bread, or enjoyed on its own, this easy low-carb recipe offers a delicious twist on classic boiled eggs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs hard boiled
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika smoked or regular
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 pinch salt
- 2 tsp honey regular or chili-infused
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 4 pieces bay leaves
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Carefully add eggs and cook for 10 to 11 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and butter is melted.
- Stir in water, onion powder, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, honey, dried parsley, and bay leaves. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until honey dissolves and broth is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Peel the cooled eggs and place them in a medium bowl. Pour the warm broth over the eggs. You may remove or leave bay leaves in the bowl according to preference.
- Enjoy the eggs as is, or serve over steamed rice, with garlic bread, or crostini. Optionally garnish with extra red pepper flakes, parsley, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Use an ice bath to cool eggs quickly for easy peeling.
- Adjust red pepper flakes and honey to balance heat and sweetness.
- Bay leaves are optional for serving; remove if preferred.