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Spanish Deviled Eggs with Chorizo and Pimientos


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 halves (serves 6) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

A flavorful twist on classic deviled eggs, featuring smoky Spanish chorizo, briny olives, and bright pimientos.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 shelled hard-boiled eggs, cut in half lengthwise and yolks scooped out
  • 4 ounces Spanish dry-cured chorizo, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons jarred or canned pimientos, drained, patted dry and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons black or green olives, rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • smoked paprika, for sprinkling
  • Extra chopped parsley for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced chorizo until crisp, about 3 minutes; set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine the egg yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper; mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in the sautéed chorizo, chopped pimientos, olives, capers, and fresh parsley into the yolk mixture.
  4. Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, filling them generously.
  5. Sprinkle the tops with smoked paprika and extra chopped parsley for garnish.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the yolk filling.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Boiled and sautéed
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 egg halves
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 400mg