Chipotle Crab and Egg Tiny Appetizers
Elevate your next gathering with these bold and flavorful Chipotle Crab and Egg Tiny Appetizers—a sophisticated twist on classic deviled eggs. Featuring a creamy blend of hard-boiled egg yolks, tender lump crab meat, and a smoky kick from chipotle peppers in adobo, these bite-sized delights are bursting with rich, zesty flavor. A touch of fresh lemon juice and chopped chives adds brightness, while paprika offers an optional garnish for an extra layer of visual and taste appeal. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, these elegant appetizers are as crowd-pleasing as they are simple to make. Whether you're hosting brunch, dinner parties, or holiday soirées, these crab-infused deviled eggs promise to be a standout addition to your appetizer spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup Cooked lump crab meat
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 piece Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by hard-boiling the eggs if you haven’t already. Once they are boiled and cooled, gently peel the shells under cold running water.
Cut each egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set the egg white halves aside on a platter.
Mash the egg yolks with the back of a fork until smooth. Add mayonnaise, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and lemon juice to the yolks, and mix thoroughly until creamy.
Fold in the cooked lump crab meat and finely chopped chives. Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Mix gently to avoid breaking apart the crab meat too much.
Using a small spoon or a piping bag with a wide tip, fill each egg white half generously with the crab and yolk mixture.
If desired, lightly sprinkle the tops with paprika for a pop of color and flavor.
Chill the appetizers in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Arrange the Chipotle Crab and Egg Tiny Appetizers on a serving tray, garnish with additional chives if desired, and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.2 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2636 mg | 879% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 116.9 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.0 mcg | 75% | |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1616 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
