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A hand dips pita bread into a pan of restaurant-style eggs, shakshuka with feta and cilantro.

Restaurant-Style Egg Recipes at Home (2025)

Learn how to cook eggs like a restaurant with these gourmet dishes you can make at home. This recipe offers a delicious and satisfying way to elevate your breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon harissa paste optional
  • 1 (about 14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes or tomato pulp 1 3/4 cups
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 medium lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Eggs and Topping
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley leaves coarsely chopped, or a combination
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (about 2 ounces)
For Serving
  • Pita or crusty bread optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and harissa paste (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, water, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Using the back of a spoon, make 6 wells in the sauce. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
  8. Serve immediately with pita or crusty bread, if desired.

Notes

This recipe is a versatile base. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, or adjust the spice level to your preference. Enjoy your restaurant-quality egg dish at home!

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