Spanish Deviled Eggs
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Spanish Deviled Eggs
Description
This recipe begins by frying finely diced Spanish dry-cured chorizo until crispy, which adds a smoky, salty crunch. Meanwhile, the yolks from hard-boiled eggs are mashed and combined with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to create a creamy base. Finely chopped pimientos, olives, capers, and fresh parsley are stirred in to add depth, tanginess, and herbal freshness.
The smooth yolk mixture is piped back into the egg white halves, topped with the crispy chorizo pieces, and sprinkled with smoked paprika and parsley. The paprika lends a subtle smokiness and color, while the extra parsley enhances freshness and presentation. The eggs can be served immediately or chilled, keeping well refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain their appearance and flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 egg cut in half lengthwise and yolks scooped out, hard-boiled, shelled
- 4 ounces chorizo finely diced, Spanish, dry-cured
- 3 tablespoons pimientos drained, patted dry and finely chopped, jarred or canned
- 3 tablespoons black olives rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped, or green olives
- 2 tablespoons capers , rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- smoked paprika , for sprinkling
- parsley chopped, extra, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Fry the chorizo in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels and blot dry.Place the cooked egg yolks in a bowl with the pimientos, olives, capers, parsley, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Mash and stir together until smooth.Pipe the mixture into the egg halves, top with the crispy chorizo and sprinkle with smoked paprika and parsley. Serve immediately or store them in the fridge in an airtight container (to prevent browning) until ready to serve. Can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24deviled eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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