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Crab-Stuffed Deviled Eggs

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Crab-Stuffed Deviled EggsPornchai Mittongtare

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 16

Ingredients

8 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 ounces crabmeat
Fresh tarragon sprigs (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Scoop out yolks. Place yolks from 4 eggs in medium bowl (reserve remaining yolks for another use). Mash yolks with fork.

    Step 2

    Mix in mayonnaise, chopped tarragon, minced shallot, lemon juice, cayenne, and hot pepper sauce. Mix in crab. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Mound crab mixture in cavity of each egg-white half (about 1 heaping tablespoon for each). (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Place crab-stuffed deviled eggs on platter. Garnish each with small tarragon sprig, if desired, and serve.

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