Fresh Dill Deviled Eggs with Lemon

By Sam Pierce

Ingredients (~12 deviled eggs)

  • 6 extra-large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Remove the Yolks and Mash

Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and pop the yolks into a medium bowl.

Use a fork to mash the yolks until they’re broken down but don’t worry about getting them completely smooth.

Mix the Filling

Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, pepper, and sea salt to the mashed yolks.

Add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and stir everything together; the mixture should hold together but still be creamy enough to pipe or spoon easily.

If it looks too thick, add the remaining 1 Tbsp of mayo.

Fill the Egg Whites

You can either spoon the filling directly into each egg white half or transfer it to a zip-top bag, snip off one corner, and pipe it in.

The piping method looks cleaner but spooning works just fine.

Garnish and Serve

Top each filled egg with a small sprinkle of black pepper and a pinch of fresh dill.

These hold well in the fridge for a few hours if you’re making them ahead for a gathering.

Fresh Dill Deviled Eggs with Lemon

This is a solid deviled egg recipe that uses fresh dill and lemon zest to brighten up the classic. The lemon juice helps cut through the richness of the mayo without making the whites rubbery.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~12 deviled eggs)

  • 6 extra-large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill plus extra for garnish, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Cut hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks to a medium bowl.
  • Mash yolks with a fork until broken down.
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, pepper, and salt to yolks.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise until creamy and pipeable, adding remaining 1 Tbsp if too thick.
  • Spoon or pipe filling into egg white halves.
  • Garnish with black pepper and fresh dill.

Notes

Can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
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