
Sometimes the simplest things hit the hardest, and a perfectly cooked egg finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt is proof of that. The method here is precise — a rolling boil, a gentle simmer, and an ice bath — which means you get that ideal firm-yet-creamy yolk every single time without any guesswork. Flaky sea salt does a lot of heavy lifting in a two-ingredient recipe, adding a subtle crunch and a burst of briny flavor that makes each bite feel intentional rather than plain. These are endlessly versatile: pack them for lunch, slice them over a grain bowl, or eat them straight off the cutting board as a high-protein snack. For anyone eating a seafood-forward, meat-free diet, eggs are a cornerstone ingredient, and having a foolproof technique in your back pocket makes meal prep that much easier. Clean, satisfying, and genuinely hard to mess up once you follow the timing.
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Place the eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch.
Bring the water to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 11 minutes.
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