Spanish Deviled Eggs with Tuna and Olives
Hard-boiled eggs filled with a savory mixture of canned tuna, pitted olives, mayonnaise, and smoked paprika. The yolks are mashed with the tuna and seasonings to create a smooth filling that's spooned or piped into the egg white halves. Chill before serving for best results.
Ingredients
- 8 eggs, whole
- 1 can (150g) tuna in olive oil, cannedcanned tuna in water1:1seafood
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- 10 olives, pittedcapers0.5:1condiments
similar briny salt-forward note
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil eggs in already-boiling water for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool quickly, then carefully peel and remove shells.
- 3
Cut eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks, setting them aside in a separate bowl.
- 4
Open and drain the canned tuna to remove excess oil.
- 5
Chop the pitted olives very finely into irregular sizes.
- 6
Cut the egg yolks into smaller pieces and add to a large bowl with the drained tuna.
- 7
Add mayonnaise, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper to the tuna mixture.
- 8
Mash everything with a fork until smooth and homogeneous.
- 9
Fill each egg white half with the mixture using a tablespoon or piping bag.
- 10
Optionally garnish with additional paprika or chopped chives.
- 11
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving, or serve at room temperature.
Tips
Use a piping bag for a more polished presentation.
Chopping olives finely distributes flavor evenly throughout the filling.
Mash the mixture until completely smooth for the best texture.
Good to Know
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Prepare the filling up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate separately. Fill eggs no more than 4 hours before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer or light snack.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the ice bath after boiling to avoid difficult shell removal.
Do not overmix the filling to avoid a paste-like consistency that lacks texture.
Do not leave unfilled egg whites uncovered to avoid drying out.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
reduces oil content