Description
Tuna Stuffed Deviled Eggs combine classic deviled eggs with a protein-packed tuna filling, making a flavorful and satisfying appetizer or snack. Perfectly boiled eggs are halved and filled with a creamy mixture of flaked tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and tangy pickle relish, then garnished with paprika and parsley for a touch of color and extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Tuna Mixture
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet or dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Paprika
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover the pan, remove it from heat, and let the eggs sit for 10–12 minutes to finish cooking. Drain and cool eggs under cold running water or in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and halve the eggs: Once cooled, carefully peel the eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise to prepare for filling.
- Prepare the filling: Gently remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the drained, flaked tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, and finely minced red onion. Mash and mix until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon or pipe the tuna mixture evenly back into the hollowed-out egg white halves, making sure each half is generously filled.
- Garnish and chill: Sprinkle the tops lightly with paprika and chopped parsley if desired. Place the stuffed eggs in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve, enhancing the flavors and texture.
Notes
- Use albacore tuna for a milder, cleaner flavor.
- These deviled eggs can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Serve as a protein-packed appetizer, snack, or a light lunch option for a nutritious boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
