Description
Ina Garten’s smoked salmon deviled eggs elevate classic appetizers with elegant coastal charm. Creamy, zesty egg halves topped with silky salmon offer a luxurious starter that impresses guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 extra-large eggs
- 4 ounces (113 grams) good smoked salmon, minced
- 2 ounces (57 grams) salmon roe
Creamy Components:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious pot capable of accommodating eggs in a single layer. Submerge eggs with cold water, then elevate heat to maximum until water reaches a vigorous boil. Immediately reduce heat, cover the pot, and allow eggs to rest for 15 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to cold water, enabling complete cooling. Gently peel eggs, slicing them lengthwise with precision. Extract yolks delicately, positioning them in an electric mixer’s bowl. Arrange egg white halves on a serving platter, seasoning lightly with salt.
- Combine egg yolks with sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, finely chopped chives, diced smoked salmon, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend ingredients using medium mixer speed until achieving a smooth, airy consistency.
- Utilize a small spoon to meticulously fill each egg white cavity with the yolk mixture. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and meld together.
- Prior to serving, crown each deviled egg with a petite dollop of salmon roe. Sprinkle additional chopped chives across the surface. Finish with a delicate seasoning of salt and pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Gentle egg boiling prevents cracking and ensures perfectly cooked yolks without unsightly green rings around the edges.
- Warm cream cheese blends smoother, creating a luxurious filling without pesky lumps that ruin the delicate texture.
- Whipping the filling until incredibly light transforms the mixture into a cloud-like, creamy dream that pipes effortlessly into egg white vessels.
- Chilling allows flavors to meld and settle, giving the deviled eggs a chance to become even more delectable and firm.
- Fresh garnishes of salmon roe and chives add a final burst of color and flavor moments before serving, creating a stunning culinary presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (1 of 16 servings)
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 251 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg