Description
This Spanish Garlic Eggs recipe is a flavorful and simple dish combining rich, cage-free organic eggs fried in garlic-infused olive oil, topped with a vibrant parsley-garlic sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes a perfect savory breakfast or light meal with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
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Parsley-Garlic Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (8 grams)
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
Eggs and Garlic Fry
- 4 cage-free organic eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
- Dash black pepper
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Make the Parsley-Garlic Sauce: In a mortar, combine 2 roughly chopped garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of sea salt. Pound the mixture with a pestle until it forms a smooth paste. Stir in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until well combined. Set the sauce aside for later use.
- Heat the Olive Oil: Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) of extra virgin olive oil into a small to medium-sized frying pan. Place the pan over medium heat to warm the oil while you prepare the eggs and garlic slices.
- Prep Eggs and Slice Garlic: Thinly slice the remaining 4 garlic cloves. Crack the 4 cage-free organic eggs into two separate small bowls, two eggs per bowl, to make it easier to add to the pan later.
- Fry the Garlic and Eggs: Once the olive oil is hot but not smoking, add half of the sliced garlic into the pan. Stir the garlic in the oil for 30 to 45 seconds until the slices are lightly browned and fragrant. Carefully add two eggs from a bowl to the pan without disturbing them. Arrange the browned garlic slices on top of the eggs. Let the eggs fry undisturbed.
- Spoon Oil Over the Eggs: When the eggs develop a golden crust on the bottom—about 1 to 2 minutes—use a spoon to carefully baste the hot garlic-infused oil over the tops of the eggs for a few seconds. This helps cook the egg whites gently.
- Repeat and Serve: Use a spatula to remove the cooked eggs from the pan, allowing excess oil to drip off. Repeat the frying process with the remaining garlic and eggs. Place all cooked eggs on a serving dish. Season with sea salt and a dash of black pepper. Generously spoon the reserved parsley-garlic sauce over the eggs. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Spanish Garlic Eggs!
Notes
- Use cage-free organic eggs for the best flavor and quality.
- Adjust garlic amount according to your taste preference.
- Maintain medium heat to avoid burning the garlic.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the eggs at their best texture and flavor.
- The parsley-garlic sauce can be prepared in advance and stored chilled for up to 24 hours.
