Smoked Salmon, Lemon, and Capers Deviled Eggs Recipe

Photo: Hector Sanchez
Active Time:
20 Mins
Total Time:
20 Mins
Yield:
2 dozen
Southern Living

No Southern buffet table is complete without a tray of deviled eggs. You can impress your guests with an assortment of deviled eggs, including this recipe for Smoked Salmon, Lemon, and Capers Eggs. This zesty combination works with classic flavors to give you a savory deviled egg that can’t be passed up.

Ingredients

  • 12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • Dash of hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped drained capers
  • 3/4 teaspoon loosely packed lemon zest
  • 3 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Smoked salmon

How to Make It

Step 1

Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks, keeping egg whites intact.

Step 2

Grate egg yolks using small holes of a box grater. Mash together yolks, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Add hot sauce, if desired. Stir capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt into yolk mixture.

Step 3

Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top with desired amount of smoked salmon.

You May Like

Read More