Huevos Ahogados — Eggs in Spicy Red Salsa
Eggs poached directly in a vibrant, garlicky red salsa in one skillet. A Mexican breakfast favorite that's savory, spicy, and done in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 1 can canned crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 whole jalapeños, roughly chopped
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 4 whole eggs
- ½ small onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, stirring often, 3 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and jalapeños; stir constantly until fragrant, 30 seconds. Do not let garlic brown.
- 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes with juices. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer 2 minutes.
- 5
Create 4 small wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well. Cover and simmer until whites set but yolks still jiggle, 4 minutes.
- 6
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot in the skillet or slide onto a plate.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon or spatula
- small bowl
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