Spicy Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 6 large organic eggs
• 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
• 3/4 cup smoked salmon, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
• 2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp shallot, minced
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp cayenne

Instructions:

1. Bring 8 cups water and 1/4 cup vinegar to a boil. Carefully add eggs, and boil 10 minutes. Immediately place eggs in an ice bath, cool 15 minutes. Peel and slice in half.
2. In a bowl, mix together egg yolks, salmon, mayonnaise, mustard, capers, onions, shallots, lemon juice, and zest.
3. For spicy deviled eggs, add hot sauce, black pepper, chili powder, chili flakes, and cayenne. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Spoon filling back into egg halves. Serve with a wedge of lemon, if desired.

Serves: 12