Crab Cake Deviled Eggs (Printable Version)

Creamy crab-stuffed deviled eggs with Dijon, chives and Old Bay for a bright, party-ready appetizer.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Crab Filling

02 - 1/2 cup lump crab meat, picked over for shells
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
08 - 1 tablespoon finely diced celery
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, plus extra for garnish
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely sliced
12 - Additional Old Bay seasoning, for dusting
13 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Method Steps:

01 - Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Once cool, peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
03 - Carefully remove yolks and place them in a medium mixing bowl. Set egg whites aside.
04 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth.
05 - Gently fold in crab meat, celery, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Spoon or pipe the crab mixture into each egg white half, mounding slightly.
07 - Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning and chopped chives.
08 - Serve immediately, with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Between the creamy yolk and sweet crab, each bite tastes like a secret stolen from summer afternoons on the dock.
  • They look sophisticated but come together fast—a total lifesaver when guests appear out of nowhere.
02 -
  • Peeling eggs before they&apost totally cold will leave you with ragged, sticky whites—it happened to me and no garnish can hide it.
  • Mashing yolks until creamy before adding crab keeps the filling light and prevents dense, pasty eggs.
03 -
  • If you&apost sure about salt, season lightly—Old Bay has plenty on its own.
  • A little extra fresh lemon juice can fix a filling that tastes too flat or rich.
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