Wash the mini pumpkin thoroughly and cut off the top to make a lid.
Remove the seeds and scoop out the inside.
Crack an egg into the hollowed pumpkin and season with salt and pepper.
Wrap the outside of the pumpkin with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave (or oven) for 7 to 10 minutes.
Take out the cooked pumpkin, top with butter, and garnish with parsley.