Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Recipe from Downshiftology

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ounces smoked salmon
• 1 tablespoon capers
• Extra dill for garnish

Directions

1. Cook the Eggs:
   • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
   • Reduce the heat to low so the water is no longer boiling.
   • Gently lower the eggs into the water using a skimmer.
   • Increase the heat back to high and boil for 14 minutes.
2. Chill the Eggs:
   • While the eggs boil, prepare an ice water bath.
   • After 14 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice water bath to cool completely.
3. Prep the Eggs:
   • Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
   • Scoop the yolks into a small bowl and arrange the egg whites on a serving plate.
4. Make the Filling:
   • In the bowl with the yolks, mix:
     • Mayonnaise
     • Dijon mustard
     • Lemon juice
     • Shallot
     • Dill
     • Salt and pepper
   • Stir until smooth.
5. Assemble the Eggs:
   • Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
   • Top each egg with a piece of smoked salmon, a sprinkle of capers, and a bit of fresh dill.
6. Serve and enjoy your elegant Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs!