Spanish Garlic Eggs Recipe

Introduction

Spanish Garlic Eggs is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines crispy fried eggs with fragrant garlic and a fresh parsley sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast or light meal packed with Mediterranean flair.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (8 grams)
• Pinch sea salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• 4 cage-free organic eggs
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
• Pinch sea salt
• Dash black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make the parsley-garlic sauce by adding 2 cloves of roughly chopped garlic to a mortar with a pinch of sea salt and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Pound the mixture into a rough paste with a pestle. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil, mix until combined, and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat a small to medium frying pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of extra virgin olive oil and heat until hot but not smoking.
3. Step 3: While the oil heats, thinly slice the remaining 4 cloves of garlic. Crack the eggs into small bowls, two eggs per bowl if possible, for quick and easy addition to the pan.
4. Step 4: Add half of the sliced garlic to the hot oil and stir for 30 to 45 seconds until the garlic begins to turn golden. Immediately add 2 eggs to the pan. Spoon the sautéed garlic slices over the eggs and let them cook undisturbed until the bottoms are crisp and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Carefully spoon some hot olive oil over the egg whites to help them finish cooking. When set, remove the eggs and garlic slices from the pan, letting excess oil drip off. Repeat this process with the remaining eggs and garlic slices.
6. Step 6: Place the fried eggs onto serving plates. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper. Drizzle the parsley-garlic sauce over the eggs and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh, high-quality olive oil and organic eggs for the best flavor and texture.
• For a milder garlic flavor, remove the garlic slices once golden, then fry the eggs in the infused oil.
• Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
• Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful oil and sauce.

Storage

Spanish Garlic Eggs are best enjoyed fresh. If storing leftovers, keep the eggs and sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat to avoid overcooking the eggs.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the parsley-garlic sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the parsley-garlic sauce up to a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before drizzling over the eggs.

What if I don’t have a mortar and pestle?

You can finely mince the garlic and parsley with a knife and then mix them with olive oil and salt to achieve a similar texture and flavor for the sauce.

Spanish Garlic Eggs Recipe

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This Spanish Garlic Eggs recipe features fragrant garlic-infused olive oil and a vibrant parsley-garlic sauce served atop perfectly fried cage-free eggs. Ready in just 15 minutes, it offers a delicious and savory breakfast or brunch option inspired by traditional Spanish flavors.

• Author: Daniel
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

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Parsley-Garlic Sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (8 grams)
• Pinch sea salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)

For Frying Eggs

• 4 cage-free organic eggs
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
• Pinch sea salt
• Dash black pepper

Instructions

1. Make the Parsley-Garlic Sauce: Add 2 cloves of roughly chopped garlic, a pinch of sea salt, and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley into a mortar. Pound the mixture with a pestle until a rough paste forms. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil and mix until combined. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
2. Heat the Olive Oil: Place a small to medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of extra virgin olive oil to the pan and heat until the oil is hot but not smoking, creating the perfect base for sautéing the garlic and frying the eggs.
3. Prepare Garlic & Eggs: While the oil warms, thinly slice the remaining 4 cloves of garlic. Crack the 4 eggs into small bowls, preferably dividing them so two eggs are in each bowl to make adding them quickly to the pan easier and more controlled.
4. Sauté Garlic & Fry First Eggs: Add half of the sliced garlic to the hot oil and stir for 30 to 45 seconds, until the garlic starts turning golden and fragrant. Immediately add 2 eggs to the pan, spooning some sautéed garlic slices over the eggs. Let fry undisturbed until the bottoms are crisp and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Finish & Repeat: Carefully spoon some of the hot olive oil over the whites of the eggs for a few seconds to help finish cooking them evenly. When the eggs are set, remove them along with the garlic slices from the pan, letting any excess oil drip off. Repeat this sauté and frying process with the remaining 2 eggs and garlic.
6. Serve: Place the fried eggs on serving plates. Season generously with sea salt and a dash of black pepper. Drizzle the prepared parsley-garlic sauce over the eggs and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.

Notes

• Use fresh, high-quality olive oil for the best flavor impact.
• Be careful not to burn the garlic slices as burnt garlic can impart bitterness.
• Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp edges of the eggs and the fresh parsley-garlic sauce.
• For an extra touch, sprinkle some smoked paprika over the eggs before serving.
• This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful oils.

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