A bunch of different steps of making smoked salmon deviled eggs, shown in succession

These Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs always disappear in a flash when I bring them to parties. This classic appetizer has lots of fresh flavor, with smoked salmon, goat cheese, and chives. 

If you’re looking for deviled eggs without mayo that still have great flavor, this is the recipe for you!

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs - On a Platter sprinkled with Fresh Chives

People seem to either love deviled eggs or not be on board at all.

Personally, I only like deviled eggs if they have more going on than the usual preparation with mayonnaise and a dusting of paprika.

For these deviled eggs, there’s smoked salmon as the star flavor, goat cheese and sour cream for richness, and lemon and chives for brightness and freshness. Totally delicious!

Everyone always loves these when I bring them to parties.

AND they have the bonus of being a cold item, so you can make them ahead of time and just grab them from the fridge before you head out the door.

Smoked Salmon Eggs - Made without mayonnaise, with goat cheese instead

I always thank myself later when I make a “grab and go” dish because otherwise it can be really stressful when I try to make something at the last minute. These are so easy for company!

How to Make Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs:

Hard-boil 8 eggs, then remove all the yolks to a bowl:

Hard Boiled Yolks in a Bowl

Next add some finely chopped smoked salmon, sour cream, soft goat cheese, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper:

Hardboiled yolks, goat cheese chevre, lemon, chopped smoked salmon, chives, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl

Mix it all together to combine:

Deviled Egg Filling Mixed Together in a Bowl until Creamy

Either pipe the filling into the eggs, or use one of these cookie scoops (affiliate) instead.

In case you couldn’t tell, I think using the scoops is a whole lot easier:

How to Fill Deviled Eggs - Using a Cookie Scoop instead of Piping

However, piping the filling is neater and can be done in pretty designs. The choice is yours!

Sprinkle some extra chives on top before serving:

Deviled Eggs with Salmon - Mixed Into the Filling and Garnished with chive

Smoked Salmon Spread is another great appetizer to try, and has a similar flavor profile but can be made in 5 minutes. I also love a simple Baked Salmon for a main course. Enjoy!

How to Make Ahead of Time: You can make the recipe in its entirety, and hold the filled eggs in the refrigerator up to one day ahead of time. 

Rows of Deviled Eggs on a Cutting Board with Chives

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

Servings: 16 pieces
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs are a classic appetizer with smoked salmon, goat cheese, sour cream, lemon, and chives.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
1
reviews
Leave a Review »

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup soft, spreadable goat cheese (not the crumbly kind)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh chives
  • 1/3 cup minced smoked salmon (2.5oz)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • First we want to boil the eggs. I go by this method. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then gently lower the eggs into the water, taking care not to let them hit the bottom of the pan (I use a wire basket for this). Lower the heat slightly to maintain a vigorous simmer, and cook for 13 minutes. Scoop the eggs out of the water and place them in an ice water bath for 5 minutes. They should now be quite easy to peel.
  • Peel the eggs, cut each egg in half, and remove all the egg yolks to a bowl.
  • To the yolk bowl, add the goat cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, chives, salmon, salt, and pepper. Stir well and taste it to make sure it's seasoned to your liking.
  • Use a piping bag or cookie scoop to fill the egg halves with the smoked salmon goat cheese filling.
  • Keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 97mg, Sodium: 92mg

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deviled eggs, smoked salmon deviled eggs

Post updated with refreshed photos, more writing, and tips in July 2018. Originally published May 2016.