Deviled Eggs with Lemon Zest, Chives and Capers

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbs. mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh chives
  • 1 tsp. minced shallots
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. capers, rinsed, drained, patted dry and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Place the eggs in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover by 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the water reaches a boil, remove the pan from the heat, cover and let stand for 20 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs from the pan. Pour off the hot water and fill the pan with cold water. Return the eggs to the pan and let cool for 5 minutes. Remove the eggs and peel them under cold running water.

Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and place in a bowl. Set the whites aside. Add the mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, chives, shallots, capers and lemon zest to the yolks. Using a fork, mash together until the yolk mixture is smooth and fluffy.

Spoon 1 heaping teaspoonful of the yolk mixture into the cavity of each egg-white half, mounding it slightly. Arrange the deviled eggs on a plate. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours