These Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs are like a Bagel Schmear in the shape of a deviled egg. Take your classic deviled egg recipe to the next level with these ultra-gourmet deviled eggs.
Deviled eggs contain a good amount of protein and healthy fats. This is my favorite recipe for healthy deviled eggs because it has so much flavor.
This whipped deviled egg filling is made with a blend of cream cheese and caper brine. This combination adds a mouthwatering flavor to these deviled eggs.
If that's not enough to convince you, imagine that they are then topped with smoked salmon, red onions and capers.
This deviled eggs recipe was inspired by the traditional gravlax schmear.
How to Boil Eggs for Deviled Eggs
Making deviled eggs is easy when you know the secret to perfecting hard-boiled eggs.
By following the instructions below you will be sure to have perfectly cooked, easy to peel hard boiled eggs every time.
Easy peel eggs 101
- Bring the water to a boil BEFORE adding the eggs!
- Add the eggs to the water using a spoon.
- Prepare an ice bath.
- Boil for 7-8 minutes.
- Drain the water from the eggs and add them to the ice bath.
Ingredients for deviled eggs with salmon
- 12 hard boiled eggs: Follow the instructions above to prepare hard-boiled eggs.
- capers (affiliate link): Buy capers packaged in liquid.
- Cheese cream: I like to use full fat cream cheese.
- Smoked salmon or Gravlax (affiliate link): Smoked salmon can be found dry smoked or wet smoked. In this recipe I use wet smoked salmon.
- Quick marinated red onions: Thinly sliced red onions add a flavorful crunch and wonderful color to these deviled eggs. Quickly marinate them with a little sugar, salt and white vinegar.
- Fresh dill: Fresh dill adds a nice, bright flavor to these deviled eggs.
How to make deviled eggs
- Boil the eggs: When the eggs are cold, peel them and cut them in half, add the yolks to a bowl.
- Prepare the filling: Mix together the egg yolks, softened cream cheese and caper liquid. adjust the amount of caper liquid to obtain the correct consistency. Use a mixer to beat the filling until smooth and creamy.
- Fill the eggs with the yolk mixture: I use a piping bag (affiliate link) equipped with a wide tip (affiliate link) to fill these deviled eggs because it makes them look a little fancier. If you don't have a piping bag you can use a freezer piping bag with the corner cut off.
- Add toppings: Add a small slice of salmon, a few capers and a thin slice of red onion on top of each deviled egg.
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Deviled eggs with smoked salmon and capers
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These deviled eggs are everything you love about a New York style gravlax and bagel schmear. Smoked salmon, pickled onions and capers. You'll love this gourmet twist on deviled eggs.
PERFECT BOILED EGGS
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Start with eggs at room temperature.
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Bring a medium saucepan of water to a slow boil.
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Add the eggs using a slotted spoon.
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Boil for 7-8 minutes.
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Prepare an ice bath and transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling.
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Cut the peeled hard-boiled eggs in half and place the yolks in a small bowl to prepare the filling.
PREPARE THE STUFFING
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Add the cream cheese and caper liquid to the reserved egg yolks.
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Using a hand mixer, mix on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
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Add a little more caper juice if the mixture seems too thick.
FINAL TOUCHES
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If using the piping bag and the number 21 star tip, assemble and fill the piping bag with the filling mixture.
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Alternatively, use a freezer or sandwich bag. Fill the plastic bag with the egg mixture. Cut a corner, making sure the opening is as wide as a pencil.
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Pour the filling into each half of the egg white.
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Cut the salmon into small pieces that can be placed on top of the eggs. I make mine about the size of the first knuckle of my index finger.
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Place a small slice of salmon, 2 or 3 capers and some pickled red onion on top of each egg.
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Cool until ready to serve.
You can prepare the filling the day before and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. For best results, assemble the eggs immediately before serving.
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Serving: 1deviled eggCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 1GProtein: 7GFat: 8GSaturated fats: 3GCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 154mgSoccer: 34mgIron: 0.7mg
