Sriracha Garlic Butter Fried Eggs
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I don’t usually cook eggs in butter. I know some people swear by it, but I almost always go the olive oil route when I’m frying eggs.
However, when both garlic and butter are involved, the result is pretty damn great, as the lasting popularity of garlic bread has demonstrated. I’ve tested out sriracha garlic butter recipes off and on for a while now because I’m convinced it’s a great idea, but this is the first one I’ve decided to share.
Eggs fried in butter have a different texture to those fried in oil. They’re soft, creamy, and decadent, but are also easy and very quick to make. They make a great breakfast treat or weekend brunch.
This recipe is great for the garlic-obsessed portion of the population (myself included) and the sriracha adds a little bit of spice (and an extra hit of garlic).
Notes on the ingredients:
Butter: I use a high-quality salted butter. Your butter can be salted or unsalted, but the important thing is that your butter is quality. It’s the star of the dish, so it should be good!
Sriracha: Use your favorite sriracha brand. Mine is the classic Huy Fong. If you substitute it with a different hot sauce, it will change the dish completely!
Salt: How much salt you need to add depends on your tastes and whether the butter is salted. You may not need to add any, considering the sriracha is salty.
Basil: I like to top with basil, but you could use another herb. Cilantro or chives would be great. The green part of a green onion would be good, too.
Recipe:
Sriracha Garlic Butter Fried Eggs
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- When the butter is melted and beginning to bubble, add the garlic and sriracha. Stir to combine completely with the melted butter.
- Crack two eggs into the pan. After 2-3 minutes, when the whites are not quite set, tilt the pan so the butter pools on the side. Use a spoon to baste the eggs whites with the hot butter. Repeat until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
- Transfer the eggs to plates and pour any remaining butter over them. Serve immediately.
Recommendations:
Serve with some good bread. I like it with a baguette from my favorite bakery.
Serve with a side of sauteed greens and some fruit if you feel the need to balance the less-than-healthy nature of the dish.
Vegetarian breakfast recipes:
Red curry eggs in purgatory is a quick, easy, and spicy vegetarian breakfast or brunch. It's simple and full of Thai flavor.