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Browned Butter Basil Shakshuka

Flavor-bomb one-pan magic sauce: sweet cherry tomatoes fried 'til they burst in browned butter, finished with basil & eggs poached right in the skillet.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 2
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

  • 4 T. butter
  • 1 lb. cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 4 eggs

Instructions

  • Brown the butter in a large skillet over medium high. 
  • As soon as the butter is golden brown, add whole cherry tomatoes and toss to coat.
  • Let tomatoes cook over medium high until most have burst, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in basil, garlic, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes until sauce has thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low. Create four wells in the sauce and crack one egg into each.
  • Cover the skillet and cook until egg whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 5 minutes.