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Preserved Lime Deviled Eggs

Preserved Lime Deviled Eggs

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Deviled Eggs, Easter Appetizers, easter recipes, Lime Deviled Eggs, Preserved Lime
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time: 15 minutes
Servings 1 Dozen
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1+1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped preserved lime
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 stalks scallions

Instructions

  1. Add water and vinegar to a pot with at least 1 inch of water to cover the eggs.
  2. Bring the water to a boil.
  3. Turn off the heat and let sit for 15 minutes
  4. Peel the eggs under cold water.
  5. Slice the eggs in half horizontally.
  6. Carefully remove the yolks. Tranfer the yolks to a bowl.
  7. Cut a very thin slice off the bottoms of the egg whites.
  8. Mash the yolks with a fork. Mix in the vinegar, mayonnaise, and preserved lime.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Load the mixture into a pastry bag.
  11. Pipe the mixture into the egg whites and stand them up on a serving platter
  12. Twist 2 scallion strands together, trim the ends, and arc them across each egg, tucking the ends into each side.
  13. Serve.