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TikTok Egg Boil

A quick bath in boiling water gives you the perfect jammy eggs—and while your eggs cool off in the ice bath, you can make the sauce, which is loaded with the same ingredients you'll find in a classic seafood boil recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 541.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Small Pot For boiling eggs
  • 1 Small skillet For preparing the sauce
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For ice bath and serving
  • 1 Chef's knife For mincing and chopping
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup minced white onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning such as Old Bay®
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set a small pot filled halfway with water over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add eggs and let boil for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool 3 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet set over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and chicken broth and cook 4 minutes, until slightly reduced. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  • Peel the eggs and place in a serving bowl. Pour sauce over the eggs and garnish with remaining parsley.

Notes

Achieving the perfect jammy egg is crucial; precise timing is key. Ensure your water is at a rolling boil before carefully adding the eggs to prevent cracking and ensure even cooking. Shocking the eggs immediately in an ice bath halts the cooking process and makes peeling significantly easier. For the sauce, consider slightly caramelizing the onions for deeper flavor before adding garlic. The balance of hot sauce and lemon juice is important; adjust to your preference. Fresh parsley brightens the dish considerably, so don't skimp. This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.