Description
Spanish Garlic Eggs is a flavorful and simple dish featuring eggs fried in garlic-infused olive oil and topped with a fresh parsley-garlic sauce. This recipe blends the richness of cage-free organic eggs with aromatic garlic and fresh parsley, creating a deliciously fragrant breakfast or brunch option that is easy and quick to prepare.
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)
Garlic Fried Eggs
- 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
- Prepare 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 using a pestle until it forms a smooth paste. Stir in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to create a flavorful sauce. Set aside for later use.
- Heat Olive Oil: Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) of extra virgin olive oil into a small to medium frying pan. Place the pan over medium heat to warm the oil while preparing the eggs and garlic slices.
- Prep Garlic and Eggs: Thinly slice the remaining 4 cloves of garlic carefully. Crack the 4 eggs into two small bowls, placing 2 eggs per bowl to facilitate gentle addition into the hot oil.
- Brown Garlic and Fry Eggs: When the olive oil is hot but not smoking, add half of the sliced garlic to the pan. Stir the garlic in the oil for 30 to 45 seconds until it becomes lightly browned and fragrant. Gently slide two eggs into the pan, and arrange the browned garlic slices on top of them. Let the eggs fry undisturbed.
- Finish Cooking Eggs: After 1 to 2 minutes, once the eggs develop a golden crust on their bottoms, carefully spoon some of the hot garlic-infused oil over the tops of the eggs for a few seconds. This helps finish cooking the egg whites evenly without flipping.
- Repeat and Serve: Use a spatula to remove the cooked eggs, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan. Repeat the frying process with the remaining garlic and eggs. Place both cooked egg portions on a serving dish, season with a pinch of sea salt and a dash of black pepper. Generously spoon the reserved parsley-garlic sauce over the eggs. Serve immediately and enjoy your Spanish Garlic Eggs!
Notes
- Use fresh and good-quality cage-free organic eggs for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference to balance the pungency.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when browning it; lightly browned garlic gives the best flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the warm, flavorful oil and fresh sauce.
- Use a non-stick frying pan for easier egg handling and cleaning.
