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Spanish Garlic Eggs Recipe

Savory Spanish Garlic Eggs Recipe for a Perfect Breakfast

A quick and flavorful Spanish Garlic Eggs recipe perfect for breakfast, featuring fried eggs and aromatic garlic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 eggs
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Paste
  • 4 cloves Garlic Provides rich flavor and aroma; roast or pan-fry until golden.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Can be substituted with cilantro or chives.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use high-quality oil for maximum flavor.
For the Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs Creates a creamy texture.

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • mortar and pestle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spanish Garlic Eggs Recipe
  1. Begin by roughly chopping several garlic cloves and placing them in a mortar. Add sea salt and chopped parsley, then pound until you achieve a green paste. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, blending until smooth.
  2. Take a frying pan and pour in olive oil. Turn the heat to medium and allow the oil to warm.
  3. Thinly slice additional garlic cloves and add them to the hot oil. Fry for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Crack eggs into small bowls and carefully slide them into the pan over the fried garlic. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Use a spoon to baste hot oil over the whites until firm and crispy, while keeping the yolks runny.
  6. Place the fried Spanish Garlic Eggs on a plate, season with sea salt and pepper, and drizzle with the garlic paste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customizing the herbs can lead to different delicious variations.

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