These elegant and unique Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs are as delicious as they are beautiful, featuring tender, smoky salmon, lemon and fresh herbs.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs offer a unique and elegant twist on a classic. They say the best things come in small packages, and this couldn't be truer than with these little bites of goodness that elevate a familiar favorite appetizer to a whole new level of flavor. This irresistible pairing brings together the rich, smoky taste of salmon with the creamy and tangy goodness of deviled eggs, along with zesty lemon and fresh herbs..
They are a beautiful appetizer that are very easy to make and taste as amazing as they look. These truly take deviled eggs up a notch! Whether you're hosting a holiday party or looking for a delicious snack, this recipe is sure to impress. Get ready to learn how to create this delectable dish that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
How to Cook Eggs for Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
My favorite method, and the one I use most often, is the directions for preparing the eggs that are right in the recipe. Place the eggs in the bottom of a pot. Fill with water about 1 to 2 inches above the eggs. Then bring to a boil. As soon as it's boiling, cover and turn off the heat. Then let the eggs sit in the heat for about 10 to 15 minutes. It's super easy and effective.
If you'd like more tips for making hard-boiled eggs ('tis the season!), check out all of my best tips in this post about perfect hard-boiled eggs.
You can also make hard-boiled eggs in the instant pot with these directions.
How to Find Good Quality Smoked Salmon
A high quality smoked salmon will be a deep, rich shade of pink or orange. It will be firm without being dry, but still tender, and be salty, but not too salty.
That's not too much to ask for, is it?
Typically, when I'm looking for a high quality smoked salmon, I look for a wild-caught, cold-smoked salmon. These will generally check all of the remaining boxes.
Do I Need to Cook the Smoked Salmon?
No, whether it is hot-smoked or cold-smoked, the curing and smoking process make it so that it's unnecessary to cook (or cook again).
Variations on Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Basically anything that goes well with smoked salmon itself, will go well with these smoked salmon deviled eggs. I recommend staying away from very strong, over-powering flavors so that the smoked salmon flavor isn't hidden. Here are some options for add-ins.
- Grated onion - Add a very small amount, about 1 tablespoon, freshly grated onion for a deeper flavor.
- Cornichons or capers - Chop up some cornichons or sprinkle some capers on top of the finished deviled eggs. The vinegar in these will help to break up the richness of the smoked salmon a bit.
- Everything seasoning - this can be a beautiful topping on deviled eggs, and as we all know, it's as tasty as it is pretty.
- Roe - like the capers, these will be a little acidic. Be sure to get high quality, as they can also get pretty salty.
More Deviled Egg Recipes You'll Love
- Southern Deviled Eggs - a traditional deviled egg recipe with a creamy, tangy, classic filling.
- Avocado Deviled Eggs - avocado takes the place of mayo in this fresh, green version.
- Horseradish Deviled Eggs - deviled eggs get a little kick from horseradish to make a favorite appetizer even better.
- Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs - pimentos and cheese pack a unique flavor punch in these fun and tasty deviled eggs.
- Deviled Egg Potato Salad - two picnic favorites come together in this creamy, tangy dish that's packed with classic deviled egg flavor.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Video
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup mayo
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 4 ounces smoked salmon (high quality - See notes) finely chopped plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Chives, dill, smoked paprika, and/or more smoked salmon for garnish
Instructions
To Prepare Eggs
- Place eggs in a single layer in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with a total depth of about 3-inches of water (the eggs should be covered, plus about an additional inch of water).
- Bring to a boil over high heat. When water comes to a rolling boil, cover. Remove from heat immediately. Let pot sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Drain pot and transfer eggs to sit in ice water, until cool enough to handle. Then peel each egg. Cut each egg in half, and separate whites from yolks.
- Place egg whites on a plate or serving dish. Set aside in the refrigerator. Place yolks in a large mixing bowl.
To Prepare Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
- To the mixing bowl with yolks, add mayo, mustard, and lemon juice. Mash with a fork or potato masher until completely smooth.
- Fold in dill, chives, smoked salmon, and black pepper. Taste, and then add salt to taste.
- Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg whites.
- Garnish with small pieces of smoked salmon, fresh dill sprigs, freshly chopped chives, or smoked paprika.
- Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- This recipe is gluten free and low carb.
- Smoked Salmon: Buy good smoked salmon! As the star ingredient, a high quality salmon is needed to make these the best they can be! And cheap salmon can be very salty. Read about how to find high quality smoked salmon in the post above.
- Salt: Add salt last. The amount will depend on the saltiness of your smoked salmon.
- For a super smooth filling, use an electric mixer to blend.
- To cook eggs in the Instant Pot, head over to my Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe for easy instructions and tips.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I store and serve my deviled eggs in this awesome carrier container.
- Make Ahead: Prepare egg white and filling separately. Place filling in a large baggy and cover egg whites. Store separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, cut off corner and squeeze into egg whites.
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