Egg Boil

Firm eggs, mellow garlic
and warm paprika butter.

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Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

● 6 large eggs
● 3 tbsp unsalted butter
● ½ small onion, finely chopped
● 3 garlic cloves, minced
● 1 tsp sweet paprika
● ¼ tsp dried oregano
● ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
● ¼ tsp fine salt, or to taste
● ⅛ tsp black pepper
● 2 tbsp water, plus more for eggs
● 1 tbsp lemon juice
● 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Equipment

● Saucepan with lid
● Bowl for ice water
● Skillet
● Slotted spoon

First: cook the eggs

● Place eggs in one layer in a saucepan. Cover with cold water by 1 inch.
● Bring to a full boil, cover, remove from heat and stand for 12 minutes.
● Whites and yolks must be firm; allow extra time if needed.