Classic Devilled Eggs with Paprika

Serves 12 halves (6 people as a snack or appetiser)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (about 45g)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (about 5g)
  • ½ tsp white wine vinegar (about 2.5ml)
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika (about 3g), plus extra for garnish
  • ¼ tsp salt (about 1.5g)
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (for garnish)

Method

  1. Boil the eggs
    Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Cool and peel
    Drain hot water, fill the pan with cold water, and let eggs sit for 5 minutes before peeling.
  3. Prepare the filling
    Slice eggs in half lengthways. Remove yolks and place them in a bowl. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Fill the eggs
    Spoon or pipe yolk mixture back into egg whites.
  5. Garnish and serve
    Sprinkle with extra paprika and garnish with chopped parsley or chives.

Chef’s Note

For a smoky twist, swap half of the sweet paprika for Sierra del Sabor Oak Smoked Paprika.