Jose Pizarros huevos rellenos Spanish-style devilled eggs

Chef José Pizarro shares his recipe for huevos rellenos, Spanish-style devilled eggs. The creamy, garlicky centres are each topped with a sprinkling of smoked paprika and a large anchovy. ...

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Jose Pizarros huevos rellenos Spanish-style devilled eggs

Chef José Pizarro shares his recipe for huevos rellenos, Spanish-style devilled eggs. The creamy, garlicky centres are each topped with a sprinkling of smoked paprika and a large anchovy. The perfect festive canapés to serve with cava.

Ingredients :
  • 8 large eggs
  • Pinch smoked paprika, plus extra to sprinkle
  • 16 large anchovy fillets in oil, drained
  • Extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle
  • For the alioli
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ garlic clove, finely grated
  • ½ tsp cider vinegar
  • Pinch ground white pepper
  • 100ml olive oil
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Splash just-boiled water (no more than ½ tbsp)
  • Squeeze lemon juice
Directions :
  1. Put the eggs in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, cook for 6 minutes, then drain and cool under cold running water. Set aside.

  2. To make the alioli, whisk together the egg yolk, garlic, vinegar and a pinch of salt and white pepper. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in the olive oil in a steady stream until you have a smooth, thick emulsion. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil and the just-boiled water. Season to taste with the lemon juice and more salt.

  3. Peel the eggs and halve them lengthways. Scoop out the yolks and mash them in a bowl with 4 tbsp of the alioli and a pinch of paprika. Mix well, then spoon back into the cavities in the egg whites.

  4. Arrange the eggs on a serving plate, then lay an anchovy fillet on top of each half. Finish with an extra sprinkling of paprika and a drizzle of oil.