How To Make The Best Crab Cake Deviled Eggs
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Where are my crab cake and deviled egg lovers?! Today, I decided to share one of my favorites – Crab Cake Deviled Eggs! My first time having these was at The Majestic restaurant in Alexandria, VA. I fell in love and asked my husband to please make them. Since it’s easy to recreate, I decided to share the recipe below for you!
Disclaimer: This is a no measure recipe guys, we’re challenging you to be creative in your cooking style. ☺️
Yolk Filling Ingredients
- Large Eggs
- Mayonnaise
- Sugar to taste
- Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
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Crab Cake Ingredients
- Crab Meat (1 container)
- Onions
- Parsley
- Dijon Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Oldbay Seasoning
- Lemon Juice (just a little to enhance the flavor)
- Avocado or Canola Oil
- Mini Sweet Peppers (for garnishing)
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Step-By-Step Instructions (Yolk Filling)
- Bring a pot of water to a boil
- Once the water is boiling, place the eggs in the boiling water and set a timer for 10 minutes
- While the eggs are boiling prepare an ice water bath and set aside. After 10 minutes, remove the eggs from the water and place in the ice water bath
- When the eggs have cooled, peel them and slice in half lengthwise.
- Remove the egg yolks using a spoon to a bowl and place the egg whites on an egg tray
- Mash the yolks with a fork, add the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste until filling is smooth and combined
- Use a pastry bag or ziploc bag to add the filling
- Fill the yolk mixture into the hole of the egg whites
- Place the eggs in the fridge to chill
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Step-By-Step Instructions (Mini Crab Cake Balls)
- Dice onions and parsley to your liking. Cut mini sweet peppers into rounds for garnishing at the end.
- Check the crab meat and remove any shells
- Combine crab meat, onions, parsley, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, old bay seasoning and lemon juice in a bowl
- Once mixed, form into mini crab cake balls
- Heat your avocado or canola oil (just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan)
- Once the oil is hot, place the mini crab cake balls in the pan until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the mini crab cakes balls on a baking rack or a plate to drain excess oil
- Remove the eggs from the fridge and add mini crab cakes to each egg
- Garnish with mini sweet peppers and parsley
- Now it’s time to taste and enjoy your crab cake deviled eggs!
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2 Comments
Sierra
Ahh! I’m so proud of you girl! This is amazing! Can’t wait to see more of the world from your eyes!
Ashlee
Thank you, Sierra!!!