Smoky, light, crisp, balanced. Everything about this deviled egg experience is improved, and your guests will appreciate it all.
Course Appetizer
Servings 12servings
Ingredients
12eggshard-boiled, shelled
For the filling
4ozsmoked salmonskin removed and discarded
1tbspdijon mustard
4ozmayo
5tbspdill pickle juiceGrillo's brand is my preferred
1tbspchivesfinely chopped
For the mignonette
2tbspminced shallot
2tbspsherry vinegar
2tspcoarse black pepperor white if you prefer
1tsphoney
To finish
fresh dill
24small butter lettuce cups
Instructions
Make the mignonette
In a small bowl combine the mignonette ingredients. Stir together and set aside.
Prep the eggs
Cut the eggs in half (lengthwise), wiping your knife clean each time. Gently scoop out the yolks and add to a large mixing bowl. Set the whites aside.
Make the filling
Add the dijon to the egg yolks and beat with an electric hand mixer. Break the yolk into as small of pieces as you can. Add the smoked salmon, half the mayo and whip for 5 minutes. Add the remaining mayo and dill pickle juice and whip for another 3-5 minutes until relatively smooth. Add the chives and fold in with a spatula.
Assemble the deviled eggs
Using a piping bag (or a Ziplock bag with the corner cut out of it), pipe some of the filling into the hole of each egg half.
Lay out the butter lettuce cups. Add a small amount of the mignonette onto each cup and place a deviled egg on top of each. Top with a small bit of fresh dill on each and serve chilled.