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Lemon Garlic Butter Skillet Eggs & Broccoli
25 minutesEasyServes 2
4.2

Lemon Garlic Butter Skillet Eggs & Broccoli

A quick, protein-rich autumn snack adapting the original flavors to fit a 30-minute window. Since frozen chicken takes too long to thaw, we swap in eggs for a fast, savory protein that pairs perfectly with pan-seared broccoli and the signature zesty garlic butter sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 medium broccoli head, cut into small florets
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets to ensure quick cooking.
  2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add the broccoli and 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, cover with a lid, and steam for 3 minutes.
  4. 4Uncover the skillet and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until the water evaporates and the broccoli begins to char and tenderize.
  5. 5Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan and reduce heat to medium.
  6. 6Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and dried thyme to the center of the pan, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. 7Crack the eggs into the center of the pan with the garlic butter.
  8. 8Cook the eggs until the whites are set but yolks are still runny (or to your preferred doneness).
  9. 9Remove from heat and immediately drizzle fresh lemon juice and zest over the eggs and broccoli.
  10. 10Season generously with salt and black pepper before serving hot.

Recipe Context

This recipe was created with the following context in mind:

Wednesday
afternoon snack
fall
intermediate