Description
Barefoot Contessa’s smoked salmon deviled eggs elevate classic appetizers with elegant coastal flavors. Creamy egg filling studded with delicate salmon creates an irresistible party starter for sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 extra-large eggs
- 115g (4 oz) smoked salmon, finely minced
- 120 ml (½ cup) sour cream
- 55g (2 oz) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tbsps good-quality mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsps minced fresh chives (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 55g (2 oz) salmon roe (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Egg Preparation: Submerge eggs in cold water within a saucepan, ensuring complete coverage. Bring to a vigorous boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 12-15 minutes.
- Cooling Process: Transfer eggs to an ice bath immediately after cooking to halt the thermal process and facilitate effortless shell removal. Peel eggs under cool running water, then slice lengthwise with precision.
- Yolk Transformation: Extract golden yolks into a mixing bowl, reserving egg white halves on a serving platter. Season egg white surfaces with a delicate salt sprinkle.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend yolks with sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, smoked salmon, salt, and black pepper. Whip using an electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Elegant Assembly: Pipe or spoon the luxurious yolk mixture into egg white cavities, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing and generous fill. Refrigerate for 25-30 minutes to allow flavor harmonization.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish each deviled egg with a pristine salmon roe dollop and a refined chive sprinkle. Add a whisper of salt and pepper to elevate the sensory experience just before serving.
Notes
- Egg Cooking Precision: Use the 12-15 minute resting method for perfectly tender egg whites and creamy yolks, avoiding overcooking or undercooking.
- Peeling Technique: Peel eggs under cool running water to remove shells smoothly and prevent tearing the delicate egg whites.
- Flavor Melding: Refrigerate filled eggs for 25-30 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Garnish Impact: Add salmon roe and fresh chives just before serving to create a visually stunning and flavor-packed appetizer that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 370mg