Pink Halo Deviled Eggs with Watermelon Radish
Recipe from Sunny Cho
These deviled eggs are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer. The eggs are pickled in a beet brine, giving them a stunning pink halo. The lemon-infused yolk filling is topped with paper-thin slices of peppery watermelon radish for a beautiful and delicious bite. Perfect as an Easter appetizer or a bright spring snack.
30 minutes
15 minutes
12 halves
What You'll Need
Ingredients
For the Beet Pickle:
6 large eggs
1 can sliced pickled beets
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black peppercorns
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
6 cooked egg yolks
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
To Finish:
1/2 cup canned smoked salmon, drained and flaked
1 small watermelon radish, sliced thin
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Flaky sea salt
Fresh dill
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the eggs by placing them in a saucepan, covering with cold water, and bringing to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-11 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool completely before peeling.
Step 2
Make the beet brine by combining the beet juice, vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then let cool slightly.
Step 3
Place the peeled eggs in a container and pour the brine over them. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours, until the desired pink halo is achieved.
Step 4
Slice the pickled eggs in half and carefully remove the yolks. Mash the yolks and stir in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, Dijon, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Spoon or pipe the yolk filling back into the egg whites. Top each with a flake of smoked salmon and a thin slice of watermelon radish.
Step 6
Drizzle lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and garnish with fresh dill.
Sunny Cho
Sunny Cho is a Los Angeles-based food stylist and celebrity chef, known for her work on Food Network and HBO shows like Guy’s Grocery Games and Selena + Chef. She’s traveled the world creating recipes and hosting events for top athletes, chefs, and brands. With a passion for Asian, Middle Eastern, and Italian cuisines, Sunny brings a global flair to everything she creates.
