Crab deviled eggs
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4.8
Crab deviled eggs
Description
The eggs are boiled to a solid yolk stage of about 15 minutes for texture conducive to deviled eggs, then peeled carefully under cold water for clean halves. The crab filling is made by combining cooked crab meat with finely diced vegetables and herbs, lime juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, and mustard to create a balanced and mildly tangy blend. Optional cumin adds a subtle warming spice. Salt and pepper are adjusted to taste.
Each egg white half is filled with the crab salad mixture and decorated with additional crab meat and fresh herbs like chives, cilantro, or dill. The dish is traditionally served on lettuce leaves to add crispness and freshness on the side.
Substitutions for crab meat can include tuna or chopped shrimp for variations. The careful balance of citrus and creamy elements makes these deviled eggs distinctive and light.
Ingredients
- 5-6 egg
- ½ cup crab meat cooked
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper finely diced
- 2 tablespoons green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cucumber or diced pickles, finely diced
- 1-2 radish finely diced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cumin optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
To garnish:
- Pieces crab meat cooked
- chive can also use cilantro/parsley or your choice of fresh herbs
- dill can also use cilantro/parsley or your choice of fresh herbs
- lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
To boil and peel the eggs:
- Fill a small to medium sized pot with water, add the eggs (while the water is still cold) and pinch of salt, and place the pot on the stove over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil, and turn the heat off as soon as the water starts to boil. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for about ~10-15 minutes, 10 minutes will result in softer boiled eggs and 15 minutes will result in a more solid and harder boiled yolk. For deviled eggs, I prefer the yolk to be a little on the more solid side (closer to 15 minutes) since it makes a better filling. Exact times will also vary based on the size of the eggs.
- To help peel the eggs, crack the egg shell on each end and then gently roll it on a hard surface.
- Gently peel the eggs under cold water.
To make the crab salad deviled eggs:
- For the crab salad filling, mix the cooked crab meat with diced onions, diced bell peppers, diced cucumbers, diced radish, lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, and salt/pepper. Save refrigerated until ready to use.
- For the crab deviled eggs, cut in the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks using a small spoon.
- Mash the eggs yolks with the mayonnaise and mustard; add cumin (if desired) and salt to taste.
- Add the crab salad to the yolk mix and mix well.
- Use a spoon to generously fill the hollow egg white halves with the egg yolk crab filling.
- Garnish the deviled eggs with the cooked crab meat and fresh herbs. Place the crab salad stuffed deviled eggs on greens or lettuce to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute crab meat with tuna or chopped shrimp to vary the flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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