Huevos Rellenos de Gambas (Deviled Eggs with Shrimp)

 

Lisa & Tony Sierra adapted by Michael McCabe

Huevos Rellenos de Gambas - Deviled Eggs Stuffed with Shrimp

Servings: 12

 

Notes:

 

"Huevos rellenos" or Deviled Eggs are as popular a "tapa" in Spain as they are in the USA. Made with the standard yolks and mayonnaise, they contain a twist - finely-chopped shrimp! These easy-to-make deviled eggs with shrimp are a wonderful appetizer or "tapa" that everyone will marvel over. Don't be surprised if you are asked for the recipe!

 

This deviled egg with shrimp recipe makes 9-12 appetizer servings.

 

Cuisine: Spanish

 

Categories: Antipasti/Tapas, Appetizer, Boiled, Egg, Seafood, Served Room Temp

 

 

Source: spanishfood.about.com

 

Copyright: 2007

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Software

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3/4 pound medium perfectly poached shrimp, see recipe, peeled

12 large hard-cooked eggs, see recipe

4 pitted green olives, can use pimento-stuffed olives

4 tablespoons tomato sauce

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

"to taste" kosher salt

"to taste" freshly ground black pepper

"for garnish" spanish sweet paprika

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Hardware

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small mixing bowl

fork

mixing bowl

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     Make the perfectly poached shrimp. Peel and refrigerate.

 

     Make the hard-boiled eggs. Peel and cut the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. Place yolks in a small mixing bowl. Mash with a fork so they are crumbly.

 

     Finely chop the olives and the cooked shrimp and put into a mixing bowl. Add a few tablespoons of tomato sauce and mix. Add mayonnaise and half of the crumbled egg yolks to the mixture gradually, being careful not to add too much. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

     Scoop the mixture into each egg half and place on a platter to serve. Carefully dust the eggs with Spanish paprika and a bit of crumbled egg yolk. Serve!

 

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