
25 minutes•Easy•Serves 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.
Recipe Rating
4.2
(0 ratings)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
- 1Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets to ensure quick cooking.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3Add the broccoli and 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, cover with a lid, and steam for 3 minutes.
- 4Uncover the skillet and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until the water evaporates and the broccoli begins to char and tenderize.
- 5Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan and reduce heat to medium.
- 6Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and dried thyme to the center of the pan, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7Crack the eggs into the center of the pan with the garlic butter.
- 8Cook the eggs until the whites are set but yolks are still runny (or to your preferred doneness).
- 9Remove from heat and immediately drizzle fresh lemon juice and zest over the eggs and broccoli.
- 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