Name: Spanish Garlic Eggs Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (8 grams); Pinch sea salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml); 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml); Pinch sea salt; Dash black pepper; 4 cage-free organic eggs

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Introduction

This Spanish Garlic Eggs recipe offers a deliciously simple way to enjoy eggs with rich flavors of garlic and fresh parsley. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes a perfect hearty breakfast or light meal for two. The combination of sautéed garlic, olive oil, and a bright parsley-garlic sauce is sure to impress.

A small black pan contains two sunny side up eggs with bright yellow yolks and cooked white edges, topped with chopped green herbs and thinly sliced toasted garlic scattered around. Two slices of toasted bread with a golden-brown crust are placed on the right side inside the pan, showing a crunchy texture. The pan sits on a white marbled surface with some eggshells and a woman's hand holding a utensil visible near the background. The scene is well lit, emphasizing the fresh and warm look of the meal, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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

Step 1: Make the parsley-garlic sauce by adding 2 cloves of roughly chopped garlic, a pinch of sea salt, and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley to a mortar. Pound with a pestle into a rough paste. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil and mix until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1/4 cup (60 ml) of extra virgin olive oil in a small to medium frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Step 3: Thinly slice the remaining 4 cloves of garlic. Crack the eggs into small bowls, two eggs per bowl if possible, for easy addition to the pan.
Step 4: Add half of the sliced garlic to the hot oil, stirring for 30 to 45 seconds until the garlic turns golden.
Step 5: Immediately add 2 eggs to the pan. Spoon the sautéed garlic slices over the eggs and fry undisturbed until the bottoms are crisp and golden, about 1–2 minutes.
Step 6: Spoon some hot olive oil over the egg whites for a few seconds to finish cooking. When the eggs are set, remove them and the garlic slices from the pan, letting excess oil drip off.
Step 7: Repeat the process with the remaining sliced garlic and eggs.
Step 8: Place the fried eggs onto serving plates. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper, then drizzle the parsley-garlic sauce over the eggs. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a milder garlic flavor, reduce the amount of sliced garlic or sauté it for less time before adding the eggs.
Try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the parsley-garlic sauce for a subtle smoky twist.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful olive oil and sauce.
Use fresh, high-quality olive oil for the best taste.

Storage

Spanish Garlic Eggs are best enjoyed fresh and hot. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat to avoid overcooking the eggs, or warm in a microwave at low power for short intervals.

How to Serve

The image shows a black skillet with two sunny-side-up eggs, each having bright yellow yolks and slightly cooked whites. Around the eggs, there are green herb sauce drizzles and small toasted garlic slices scattered on top. On the right side of the skillet, two toasted white bread slices with a golden-brown crust rest leaning against the skillet edge. The skillet sits on a white marbled surface, with some eggs and green leaves blurred in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular garlic instead of cage-free eggs?

The term “cage-free” refers to the eggs, not the garlic. For best flavor and ethical considerations, use fresh cage-free or organic eggs. Garlic can be regular fresh garlic cloves.

How do I avoid burning the garlic when sautéing?

Cook the sliced garlic over medium heat and watch closely, stirring frequently. Remove the garlic from the heat as soon as it starts to turn golden to prevent burning and bitterness.