Buttery Old Bay Egg Boil Sauce
Tender boiled eggs coated in a savory, spiced butter sauce with garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and low-sodium broth. Light brown sugar balances the heat from chili flakes and lemon pepper, finished with fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Ingredients
- 6 boiled eggs, shells removed
- 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, low-sodium
- 3 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup low-sodium brothchicken broth1:1protein
neutral substitution
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a medium pot or skillet.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in onion powder, Old Bay seasoning, light brown sugar, lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
- 4
Add broth and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- 6
Add boiled eggs to sauce and serve.
Good to Know
Prepare sauce up to 1 day ahead; reheat gently and add eggs before serving.
Serve warm with crusty bread or rice to soak sauce.
Common Mistakes
Skip browning garlic to avoid burnt, bitter flavor.
Stir sauce during simmering to prevent uneven thickening.