Crab Cake Deviled Eggs (Printable)

Creamy lump crab mixed with chives and celery fills deviled egg halves, finished with a sprinkle of Old Bay.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Crab filling

02 - 1/2 cup lump crab meat, picked over for shells
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
08 - 1 tablespoon finely diced celery
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, thinly sliced
12 - Additional Old Bay seasoning, for dusting
13 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice-water bath to halt cooking; when cool, drain and gently crack and peel the shells.
03 - Slice each egg lengthwise and carefully remove yolks to a mixing bowl; set egg white halves aside on a platter.
04 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice until smooth and cohesive.
05 - Fold the lump crab meat, diced celery and chopped chives into the yolk mixture gently to retain texture; season with Old Bay, salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Transfer the crab mixture to a piping bag or use a spoon to mound an even portion into each egg white half.
07 - Lightly dust each filled half with additional Old Bay and scatter sliced chives over the top; add lemon wedges alongside if desired.
08 - For a warm, slightly crisp top, place filled halves under a hot broiler for 1–2 minutes—watch closely to prevent burning.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The crab and Old Bay combo makes these eggs taste like they belong at a Chesapeake Bay celebration—just don’t tell your favorite seafood shack I said that.
  • I never get stuck with leftovers, because these have a habit of disappearing minutes after they’re served.
02 -
  • If you rush the peeling, expect a few stubborn shells—patience here saves a lot of patching later.
  • Don’t overmix the crab or it’ll lose all those juicy lumps that make each bite special.
03 -
  • Let eggs cool completely in ice water—this really is the secret to easy peeling.
  • Sprinkle with Old Bay only at the end to keep flavor sharp and prevent sogginess.
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