Bon Appetit/August 2004

Eggs Stuffed with Smoked Salmon and Caviar

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 ounces thinly sliced cold-smoked salmon, finely chopped 1/4 cup salmon caviar 12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled, halved, whites and yolks separated
additional chopped chives lemon wedges assorted fresh herb sprigs



1 Line rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Blend 3 tablespoons chives, oil, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Mix in smoked salmon. Fold in caviar. Chop 4 egg yolks (reserve remainder for another use) and stir into salmon mixture. Season to taste with ground black pepper. Pile 1 generous tablespoon salmon mixture in cavity of each egg-white half. Arrange eggs on prepared sheet. Cover with plastic; refrigerate up to 8 hours.
2 Place eggs on platter. Sprinkle with additional chives. Garnish with lemon wedges and herb sprigs.

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