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California Roll Crab Deviled Eggs

California roll crab deviled eggs pair a smooth avocado-wasabi filling with imitation crab and crisp cucumber. Chilled egg halves get a final garnish of toasted nori and sesame seeds for a sushi-inspired appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the eggs
  • 6 eggs large
  • 3 qt water cold, divided (2 quarts for cooking and 1 quart for the ice bath)
  • 2 cups ice
For the filling
  • 0.5 avocado medium, ripe (about 3 ounces)
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 0.5 tsp wasabi paste
  • 0.25 tsp salt kosher
For the topping
  • 4 oz imitation crab meat finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup English cucumber finely diced
  • 1 nori sheet, toasted, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • 1 4-quart saucepan

Method
 

Cook the eggs
  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a 4-quart saucepan and add 2 quarts cold water, making sure the eggs are covered by about 1 inch.
  2. Bring to a full boil over high heat.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes.
  4. Combine the remaining 1 quart cold water and the ice in a medium bowl.
  5. Transfer the eggs to the ice bath and chill for 10 minutes.
  6. Peel the eggs and halve lengthwise.
Make the filling
  1. Remove the yolks and mash them in a medium bowl with the avocado, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, wasabi paste, and salt until smooth.
  2. Spoon the filling into the egg whites and arrange them on a serving platter.
  3. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Add the topping
  1. Toss the crab and cucumber together.
  2. Divide the mixture over the filled eggs.
  3. Garnish with the nori and sesame seeds.

Notes

For clean egg halves, wipe the knife between cuts. Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a gluten-free version, choose certified gluten-free imitation crab.