Smoked Trout and Olive Deviled Eggs — Instead of a sprinkling of paprika, he tops each half (colored bright pink, thanks to a beet brine) with smoked trout, olive relish and sharp pickled shallots. And though this recipe is a bit more complex than your grandma’s, the eggs can be made well ahead of time and garnished right before serving.
Ingredients
For the Pickled Shallots:
- 6 large shallots, peeled
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
For the Olive Relish:
- ½ cup finely chopped kalamata olives
- ½ cup chopped Castelvetrano olives
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
For the Beet Brine:
- 2 cups Champagne vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 large red beet, sliced
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
For the Deviled Eggs:
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons, plus 2 tablespoons, finely chopped chives, divided
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 ounces smoked trout (or other smoked fish)
- ¼ cup olive relish
- ¼ cup pickled shallots
Instructions
- Make the pickled shallots: Slice the shallots into thin rings and place in a medium bowl. In a small pot, combine the remaining pickled shallot ingredients and bring to a boil until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the shallots and place a plate on top to submerge them; let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight, covered with plastic wrap or in a sealed container.
- Make the olive relish: Combine all of the olive relish ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Originally posted 2019-01-31 01:33:36.
Originally posted 2019-01-31 01:33:36.