2small shallotshalved and cut into thick half moons
1tablespoonavocado oilor your favorite cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Eggs
Once eggs are done cooking, immediately submerge them in a bowl filled with ice water. Let rest until cool to the touch. You may need to swap out the water if it gets too warm.
Once cooled, peel and pat dry each egg.
Cut eggs in half lengthwise, removing the yolks from each and setting aside in a medium bowl.
Add egg whites to your egg platter, cover, and refrigerate until ready to add filling.
In a high powdered blender or food processor, add egg yolks, crab, mayo, Dijon, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pulse until fully combined and creamy. If your mixture seems too dry (it should be creamy and easily spreadable), add crab juice one tablespoon at a time. Store in the refrigerator while you make your shallots.
Scoop the filling into each egg half, or add filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, and pipe into each egg. Top with a small mound of crispy shallots and garnish with chopped parsley and smoked paprika. Chill until ready to serve.
Crispy shallots
In a small saucepan, melt cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot but not smoking (flick a bit of water from your fingers and see if the oil sizzles), add shallots and toss to combine.
Cook, stirring constantly, until browned and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Garnish with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool to room temperature before using.
Notes
We prefer the filling to be a creamy and smooth consistency, so we blend the crab into the filling.
If you desire a more delicate crab flavor, you can stir in a small amount of crab after you blend the yolk mixture. Note that this will affect the texture.
Alternatively, sprinkle some crab on top along with the shallots.
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