Add a Twist to Breakfast With Middle Eastern Garlic Fried Eggs

By
Saad Fayed
Saad Fayed
A restaurateur and food writer, Saad Fayed has published hundreds of recipes and articles about Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Updated on 12/26/22
Fried egg in pan and tablecloth
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 6 mins
Total: 16 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
194 Calories
13g Fat
5g Carbs
13g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 382mg 127%
Sodium 707mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 6mg 32%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 204mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Fried eggs are just as popular on the Middle Eastern breakfast menu as they are in the United States. But instead of a simple cracked egg cooked in a bit of oil or butter, this flavorful recipe features garlic, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley, making for a savory and interesting egg dish that will excite the whole family.

But just because it includes more ingredients doesn't mean this recipe is complicated or will take a long time to make. This garlic fried egg recipe just adds one additional step and will be on the breakfast table in about five minutes!

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter, or cooking spray, to coat frying pan

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps to Make It

  1. Over medium heat, melt butter in a frying pan, or coat the pan with cooking spray before heating. Add garlic and lemon juice and sauté for about 2 minutes, watching to make sure the garlic doesn't burn.

  2. Crack eggs into frying pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, until yolk begins to get a little firm.

  3. Flip eggs carefully and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes (longer if you like a firmer yolk).

  4. Remove from frying pan, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs poses a risk of foodborne illness.

Additional Ways to Cook Eggs

If this recipe has inspired you to explore other ways to cook eggs, you are in luck. There are plenty of simple egg recipes just waiting for you to try out:

  • Baked Eggs: Also called shirred eggs, may take a little longer in the oven than frying an egg on the stove, but the results are worth the wait. Eggs are combined with cream, butter, and cheese in individual dishes and baked until set. This is a flexible recipe, delicious with a variety of cheeses, as well as the addition of herbs, finely chopped vegetables, and even ham or bacon. Scoop out with crusty bread for a different kind of breakfast.
  • Poached Eggs: If you are looking for something a bit healthier, then poached eggs are the answer. They may seem intimidating to cook, but if you follow a few simple steps you should have perfectly poached eggs, ready to sit cozily on an English muffin or toasted multigrain bread.