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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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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