Spicy Sesame Skillet Eggs

Sunny skillet eggs cooked over toasted sesame and olive oil, then finished with nigella seeds, garlic hot sauce, mint, and parsley.

By Moow Editorial ·

Skillet eggs with toasted sesame, nigella seeds, hot sauce, and herbs
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  • Covering the skillet helps the egg whites set without requiring the eggs to be flipped.

At a glance

Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 12 minutes
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of 4 servings.

  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sodium: 161 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.

Ingredients

Have these measured and ready before you begin.

  • 4 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) nigella seeds (black seed)
  • 1 tbsp garlic hot sauce

To Garnish

  • 1 pinch mint leaves
  • 1 pinch parsley leaves

Directions

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a wide skillet over low heat until lightly golden.

2. Drizzle in the olive oil, then crack the eggs into the skillet without breaking the yolks.

3. Cover and cook until the whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness.

4. Sprinkle with salt and nigella seeds, then slide the eggs onto a serving plate.

5. Drizzle with garlic hot sauce, garnish with mint and parsley leaves, and serve.

Sources

  1. USDA FoodData Central — April 2026 data release

Contains eggs and sesame; bottled hot sauce may contain additional allergens. For higher-risk diners, use pasteurized eggs and cook to 160°F (71°C).

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