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“I’m going on a diet,” Bryan announced, much to the chagrin of the rest of the family. His doctor recommended a strict diet that seems to consist mostly of meat and eggs. Bryan loves it. The rest of us? Not so much. The kids don’t enjoy the dishes and I don’t like cooking two separate meals. I knew there had to be a balance to find dishes between his diet plan and something everyone could eat. I found it with this Crab Deviled Eggs recipe. I adapted the recipe to suit our tastes and added an option to make them gluten free and dairy free so the entire family could enjoy them. These eggs are tasty enough to satisfy the kids and with the use of low-fat mayonnaise, a delicious diet treat. They would be perfect for picnics and potlucks too!
Making deviled eggs isn’t complicated. I’ve included some tips to make the perfect deviled eggs.
*Start with a pan of cold water. Add the eggs and make sure they are covered with water. Bring them to a boil.
*Boil the eggs for approximately 11 to 13 minutes. You’ll need less time with smaller eggs (11 minutes) and more time with larger eggs (13 minutes.)
*Remove the eggs from the pan as soon as they are finished boiling. Place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
*Allow the eggs to cool to room temperature and peel immediately. Eggs that are too cold or have been stored in the refrigerator are harder to peel.
Crab Deviled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 hard-cooked eggs, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup imitation crabmeat, flaked (Be sure to check labels to make sure the brand does not use wheat as one of the ingredients if you are gluten free.) Regular crab meat can also be used instead.
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or veganaise if you prefer)
- 1 bunch of green onions, chopped
- 3 large dill pickle spears, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons prepared mustard
Instructions
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place in a small bowl. Set the whites aside. Mash the egg yolks with a fork. Mix together crab, mayonnaise, onions, pickles, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the crab mixture to the egg mixture and stir until blended. Using a spoon, stuff the crab mixture into the egg whites. Refrigerate until serving.
Be sure to check the brands of imitation crabmeat as some of them use wheat as ingredients. Regular crab meat can be substituted for the imitation crab meat.
What is your favorite twist on deviled eggs?
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34 Comments
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July 8, 2017 at 10:40 am
I haven’t made or eaten deviled eggs in so long, and then my mother-in-law brought some to the 4th of July BBQ we were having. Totally reminded me how much I love them. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
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July 8, 2017 at 3:37 am
It really looks a yummy recipe and I would love to try this. I didn’t try to make my own deviled eggs ever since.
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July 7, 2017 at 10:09 pm
This is a great recipe. It is sure to be a hit at almost any gathering for sure.
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July 7, 2017 at 10:08 pm
Oh my goodness I am dying to try one of these. Crabs and eggs are two of my all time favs!
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July 7, 2017 at 6:11 pm
I love using imitation crab meat in recipes. Truthfully, unless I am eating real crabs I prefer it over lump crab meat.
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July 7, 2017 at 3:19 pm
My husband is a huge fan of deviled eggs and loves to enjoy it any chance he gets! I would love to try your recipe this weekend.
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July 7, 2017 at 1:25 pm
These would make a lovely addition to weekend brunch. I’m a sucker for crab, definitely a favorite of mine.
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Dogvills
July 7, 2017 at 1:23 pm
This sure looks like a delicious twist to the basic Deviled Eggs recipe. I will look for crab meat or crab flavored sticks at the store tomorrow. Thanks for the idea!
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July 7, 2017 at 9:49 am
Having crab in the mix sure adds a lovely flavor and it goes so well with the eggs too. I think it’s nice to try this recipe the next time we’re making deviled eggs at home! Thanks for the idea!
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July 7, 2017 at 9:14 am
I love deviled eggs This one looks so tasty and delicious!
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Neha
July 7, 2017 at 3:40 am
Deviled eggs with a twist! sounds too good to eat. Will try them out, I am sure it is going to come out great and everyone will like it.
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July 7, 2017 at 2:23 am
I just love deviled eggs. With crab meat, I’m sure this is so yummy. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
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July 7, 2017 at 12:30 am
Thanks for the tips on how to boil eggs more effectively. I want to try this deviled egg recipe.
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July 6, 2017 at 11:49 pm
I love deviled eggs. Crab in them sounds interesting, but I’d love to give it a try!
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July 6, 2017 at 9:35 pm
We love deviled eggs. My favorite is plain old regular deviled eggs with egg, mayo and mustard. I’ve never seen them wth crab before.
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July 6, 2017 at 9:06 pm
Ahh.. I love deviled eggs to begin with! This looks so awesome. I’m so excited to make these for a summer party.
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July 6, 2017 at 7:31 pm
These sound like a great combination of flavors. My husband and I were actually talking last night how deviled eggs are coming back but with new flavor profiles.
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July 6, 2017 at 6:55 pm
I love deviled eggs and I love crab, but never had them together. This is an interesting combination and I’ll have to give it a try.
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July 6, 2017 at 6:51 pm
I love to make deviled eggs, but I’ve never heard of crab deviled eggs. This sounds like a yummy recipe. I would love to try it out sometime.
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Amber
July 6, 2017 at 5:22 pm
My husband and kids would LOVE the crab. I’m not into seafood, so I’d have to leave some plain ones for me, but they’d gobble up the crab.
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Meagan
July 6, 2017 at 3:36 pm
I have never heard of adding crab to it. That would be an interesting flavor combination.
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July 6, 2017 at 3:31 pm
These are awesome! I can see them being perfect for brunches. I’m interested to see how the crab/imitation crab flavor works with the other flavors!
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July 6, 2017 at 3:20 pm
It is nice that you are trying so hard to cook for everyone. I never made deviled eggs but my son keeps asking me for it. I might try it with the crab, it looks so good.
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July 6, 2017 at 1:46 pm
I keep saying I have never tried Deviled eggs but I really must, they are such an interesting idea for a side plate.
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Debra Hawkins
July 6, 2017 at 12:57 pm
These are absolutely brilliant! Maybe I could convince my hubby to eat deviled eggs with me if I make them like this! Yum!
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Catherine Sargent
July 6, 2017 at 12:35 pm
These look so good and I love that they are gluten and dairy free. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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July 6, 2017 at 11:33 am
Wow these sound amazing! I never would have thought to add crab to Deviled Eggs. I bet it’s a delicious twist on a classic appetizer!
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July 6, 2017 at 10:49 am
Holy moly, those sound so good! I love deviled eggs, and this twist on them is absolutely amazing! Om nom nom.
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July 6, 2017 at 2:06 pm
Don’t they just, I really need to pull my finger out and get trying deviled eggs! YUM!
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July 6, 2017 at 9:53 am
I have never thought about putting crab meat in my deviled eggs. That sounds so good. What a great combination! I know will be using it at my next party.
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July 6, 2017 at 9:02 am
I love deviled eggs and crab, but I would never think to combine them! This sounds SO good!
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robin rue
July 6, 2017 at 9:47 am
I know, right? I wouldn’t have thought to combine the two, but it sounds like an awesome combo!
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July 6, 2017 at 8:58 am
I just changed up my diet last week and I’m eating a lot more meat and dairy, too. My husband doesn’t care for it so much, but I’ve been changing up recipes every a lot.
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robin rue
July 6, 2017 at 7:49 am
Yes please! Those sound really good. Usually I just make plain old deviled eggs, so I am excited to try your recipe.
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