Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs | Turmeric & Onion Dyed Eggs
These smoked salmon deviled eggs are another addition to my creative collection of deviled egg recipes. Pickled Beet Deviled Eggs, Red Wine & Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs and Sushi Deviled Eggs are all big hits so far. I used the egg-dying trick again with these, and while the color of the eggs looks visually beautiful, these eggs aren’t pickled, so the flavor of the egg doesn’t really change.
Dying the eggs is a fairly simple process, and requires boiling the eggs a day ahead. All you need to do is boil the eggs, peel them and then let them soak overnight in a mixture of boiled onion skins and a little turmeric powder. The mixture turns them a brilliant orangey-brown, which looks lovely paired with smoked salmon.
I used (hot) smoked salmon in these deviled eggs instead of cured salmon, like lox or gravlax. Smoked salmon is cooked with low heat and is more similar in texture to grilled or poached salmon. It flakes when you cut into it, making it easy to slice off big chunks for the deviled eggs.
I love cold cured salmon just as much for the silky texture, but am reserving this type of salmon for a different recipe, which will pop up on Love and Duck Fat in the near future.
The firm texture and smoky flavor of the salmon is the perfect topping for the lemony egg filling. Chopped capers add a nice pop of tartness and very finely-chopped celery gives the eggs a burst of freshness and crunch. Chopped green onion is really the only garnish needed for this elegant appetizer that looks like you slaved away when it’s actually very simple.
I’ve learned a few tricks making all of these eggs. Check them out below to see if you use these techniques:
- Drop cold eggs into simmering water to make them easy to peel
- Alternatively, add a teaspoon of baking soda to your water to make them easy to peel
- Older eggs peel better than younger eggs, but they are more likely to have an air pocket on the top, make them not completely oval in shape
- You don’t need a piping bag, just spoon your filling mixture into a plastic sandwich bag and slice a little hole in the corner to make an instant piping bag
- Use all of those egg shells in the garden to deter snails and slugs from eating your precious plants!
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- Skins from 3-4 medium onions
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 12 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon capers, finely chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery, very finely chopped
- 1 4-6 oz piece smoked salmon
- sliced green onion for garnish
Method
In a medium saucepan, onion skins and turmeric to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until the water turns a deep golden color. Allow to cool completely. Strain liquid and set aside.
Boil & Peel Eggs: Place eggs in the bottom of a large saucepan and cover with water so they are completely submerged. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to water. Heat until water comes to a gentle boil. Simmer eggs for 8 minutes. Drain and rinse eggs under cold water.
Crack egg shells on the counter top, and roll them gently on the counter with your hand. Carefully peel under running water and set aside.
Add eggs to onion/turmeric water and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight. Remove and pat dry on paper towels. Cut in half with a sharp knife and pop the yolks into a bowl.
Mash yolks first. Then mash again with mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, capers and celery. Fill egg whites with yolk mixture and top with a schunk of salmon. Sprinkle with sliced green onion.
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Can you believe that I’ve never had a Deviled Egg before? I so need to try these.
If my Hubs sees this recipe, he will make me make them all the time. He loves salmon and devied eggs.
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I do believe that my husband would love these! Capers? I’ve heard of a caper, just don’t know from where. Your pics are great and the recipe outcome looks wonderful.
This looks so good. I was just thinking of having salmon tonight!
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Wow; those are some fancy Deviled eggs! I bet they taste amazing! They definitely look amazing!
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Just by the looks of these eggs, they look lavish and packed with flavors! Definitely something I would try!
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that looks like a delicious recipe. will definitely try it!
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Not to sure about this one I’ve tried smoke salmon before and wasn’t fond of it.
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these are beautiful! i would love to make them.
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This is a recipe that I know my husband would love. He is a huge salmon fan. Put them on some deviled eggs and you will make his whole day!
My godmother used to make deviled eggs whenever we had a family gathering when I was a kid. This is a great new twist on an old delicious recipe.
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I have only ever had traditional deviled eggs. These sound fabulous! I love salmon.
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I’m used to enjoying the regular Deviled Egg. But this is a great new way to try them. I like the flavor and color combo.
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You know I still haven’t tried deviled eggs! What am I like -these sound the best though – I do love a nice piece of smoked salmon. x
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What a great twist on deviled eggs. I bet they are delish with smoked salmon.
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What a delicious change of pace from traditional deviled eggs. This one’s fit for company!
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Smoked salmon deviled eggs? This is like my two favorite things in the same place. I will most definitely be trying these! http://www.ourfoodieappetite.com/zynodoa-restaurant-review-staunton-va/
To the egg yolks, add the sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, salmon, salt, and pepper. Beat on medium speed until fluffy. With a small spoon, fill the egg whites with the egg yolk mixture. Cover loosely with plastic wrap (you don’t want to flatten the filling) and refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend.
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