TARRAGON DEVILED EGGS

Tarragon Deviled Eggs image

Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 31m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet gherkins, plus 1 teaspoon brine
2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon, plus 12 tarragon leaves, for garnish

Steps:

Put the eggs in a small saucepot. Add cold water to cover by about 1-inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-low heat, then turn off the heat, cover and let sit for about 12 minutes.
Cool the eggs down in cold water, then peel and split lengthwise. Remove the yolks to a bowl and reserve the whites. Using a fork, mash the yolks with salt, pepper, to taste, and Dijon until smooth. Add the shallot, gherkins, brine and tarragon and stir to combine. If too thick, add a teaspoon more of gherkin brine liquid. Spoon into a resealable plastic bag and cut off a corner. Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Top each half with a tarragon leaf. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.