Paraben Free Hard-Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt

Few snacks are as satisfying as a perfectly cooked egg with a little crunch of salt on top, and this recipe nails that simple pleasure every time. The ice bath after simmering is the real secret here — it stops the cooking instantly and makes peeling almost effortless, leaving you with tender whites and a creamy, fully set yolk. With just two ingredients, there's no label-reading required and no hidden additives to worry about, which is exactly the kind of clean, straightforward eating that makes this such a reliable go-to. Flaky sea salt brings a finishing touch that elevates the whole thing far beyond what you'd expect from something so minimal. These eggs work beautifully as a quick protein-packed snack, sliced over a salad, or packed into a lunchbox. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again precisely because it asks so little and delivers so much.

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