Curried deviled eggs are a classic preparation and curry and eggs are a natural pairing. These curried deviled eggs are perfect for a snack, packed in a lunch or as a party appetizer.
An alternative use for deviled eggs is a twist on egg salad. Chop up the egg whites and stir into the egg yolk purée, add a little more mayo if it’s too thick, spread on naan or other bread and enjoy an egg salad sandwich!
See our post on how to cook the perfect hard-boil egg here.
Don’t want to be bothered making hard-boiled eggs? Here are a couple of brands of peeled hard-boiled eggs sold in grocery stores! Look for Eggland’s Best Hard-Boiled Peeled Eggs or Crystal Farms Hard-Boiled Eggs Peeled.
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Curried deviled eggs are a classic preparation and curry and eggs are a natural pairing. These curried deviled eggs are perfect for a snack, packed in a lunch or as a party appetizer. An alternative use for deviled eggs is a twist on egg salad. Chop up the egg whites and stir into the egg yolk purée, add a little more mayo if it’s too thick, spread on naan or other bread and enjoy an egg salad sandwich!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 dozen 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced shallot (1 small)
1 teaspoon minced clove garlic (1 clove)
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon curry powder (mild or hot)
6 hard-cooked eggs, shelled and sliced in half lengthwise, yolks and whites separated
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
GARNISH
Pinch of lime zest on each egg, optional
Instructions
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Stir in shallots, garlic and salt; sweat for 4 minutes or until the shallots are soft.
Add the curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30-40 seconds.
Place the yolks, mayonnaise and lime juice in the base of a food processor. Purée, scraping sides as needed. Add the cooked shallots and purée again.
Fill the cavity of each egg white with the egg yolk purée by using a spoon or a piping bag.
Garnish each egg with a pinch of lime zest.
Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Best served at room temperature.
Zest the lime before juicing!
Notes
Zest the lime before juicing!
Keywords: deviled eggs, curried deviled eggs, curry, eggs, appetizer, starter
