Crab Cake Deviled Eggs (Printable View)

Creamy crab-stuffed deviled eggs with chives and Old Bay for a zesty, make-ahead appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from heat and let sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cool, crack and peel the shells, then slice each egg lengthwise and transfer whites to a serving tray.
03 - Scoop yolks into a medium bowl and mash until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning until fully combined and creamy.
04 - Gently fold lump crab meat, diced celery and chopped chives into the yolk mixture, taking care not to break up the lumps. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Spoon or pipe the crab mixture into each egg white half, mounding slightly for an attractive presentation.
06 - Lightly dust each filled egg with additional Old Bay and a scattering of sliced chives. Serve chilled with lemon wedges, or proceed to the next step for a warm finish.
07 - If desired, place filled eggs under a hot broiler for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast the tops—watch closely to prevent burning. Cool briefly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crab-studded filling makes every bite taste like a secret passed down from someone who knows all the best seafood joints.
  • They're a guaranteed conversation starter at parties, vanishing just as fast as you set them on the table.
02 -
  • Don’t skip picking through the crab—one tiny bit of shell can wreck that pillowy texture.
  • I once tried to rush the peeling; now I always let the eggs chill completely so the whites come out perfect.
03 -
  • Letting the filled eggs rest in the fridge for 30 minutes helps meld flavors and firms up the filling.
  • A light pass under the broiler for one minute gives a toasty edge that’s unbeatable—but watch very closely!
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