Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling
Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling pair tender egg whites with a creamy, tangy yolk mixture enriched by sweet crab and bright citrus. Fresh tarragon, Dijon, and a touch of heat from Aleppo and cayenne balance the richness, while chives add a fresh finish. Ideal for cocktail parties, holiday spreads, or an elegant brunch appetizer.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 36
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Place 6 eggs in a single layer in a pan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, and as soon as the water starts to bubble and simmer and the eggs begin to move around, turn off the heat, cover immediately with a tight-fitting lid, and let the eggs sit for 17 minutes.
- 3
Drain the hot water from the pan and add cold water to cover the eggs, rolling them around in the pan.
- 4
Drain and refill with fresh cold water; let the eggs sit until cool, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Peel the eggs under running water to remove the shells and cut them in half lengthwise.
- 6
Separate the yolks from the egg halves and place the yolks in a mixing bowl.
- 7
Place the crab meat on a plate and divide it into 2 equal portions, one with the small bits and one with the attractive larger pink chunks; reserve the portion with the larger chunks.
- 8
Chop the portion of crab meat with the smaller chunks and add it to the egg yolks.
- 9
Mash the yolks with a fork, then stir in the mayonnaise, tarragon, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- 10
Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with a medium tip and pipe the crab filling into the cavities of the egg halves.
- 11
Chop the largest crab pieces and place the remaining crabmeat in a small bowl.
- 12
Lightly stir in the lemon zest, creme fraiche, Aleppo pepper, and cayenne pepper with a fork.
- 13
Taste and adjust the salt.
- 14
If the mixture seems dry, stir in more creme fraiche.
- 15
Top each stuffed egg with a generous pinch of the crab mixture.
- 16
Sprinkle each deviled egg with a pinch of chives and a light dusting of cayenne pepper. Transfer the eggs to a serving platter; refrigerate until serving time.
- 17
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 87.34 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 6.44 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 2.49 g 1%
- Total Fat 5.66 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.6 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 133.49 mg High 45%
- Sodium 96.48 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 96.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 30.7 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Aleppo Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crab, and Crème Fraîche. Each serving provides about 87.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are Aleppo Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crab, Crème Fraîche, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 87.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 17 steps.
- Is Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling healthy?
- Deviled Eggs with Crab Filling has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 87.34 calories and 6.44 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.6 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Milk and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required