About This Recipe
These harissa deviled eggs are a bold, 20-minute appetizer with creamy, smoky yolks and a crunchy ghee-fried shallot topping. They’re low-carb, keto-friendly, and naturally halal—perfect for parties, meal prep, or a savory snack.
Ingredients
- Large eggs
- Mayonnaise
- Harissa paste
- Ghee
- Shallot
- Lemon juice
- Sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 5–10 minutes and peel.
- Halve eggs lengthwise and gently pop yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, harissa paste, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until ultra-smooth. Adjust heat and salt to taste.
- Thinly slice the shallot. In a small skillet, warm ghee over medium heat and fry shallot, stirring, until deep golden and crisp, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel; reserve a teaspoon of the flavored ghee for drizzling.
- Spoon or pipe the harissa yolk filling into the egg-white halves.
- Drizzle a little reserved warm ghee over the filled eggs and top each with a few crispy shallots. Optional: dust with extra harissa or paprika.
- Serve immediately or chill up to 24 hours; add crispy shallots just before serving for best crunch.
Keto Focus
Naturally low-carb with high fat from egg yolks, mayonnaise, and ghee; minimal carbs from shallots; no sugars or grains.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 141
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 12.5g
- Total Carbs: 1.6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Net Carbs: 1.5g
Tips & Variations
- Heat level: Start with a little harissa and add more to taste for mild-to-spicy eggs.
- Dairy-free: Swap ghee for avocado oil and crisp the shallots the same way.
- Extra creamy: Blend in a spoon of softened cream cheese for a richer filling.
- Fresh finish: Add chopped chives, parsley, or a lemon zest sprinkle before serving.
- Crunch swap: Use toasted almond slivers or sesame seeds if you’re out of shallots.
- Serve with: Cucumber chips, olives, and cherry tomatoes for a quick party platter.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Refrigerate in a covered container up to 3 days.
- Keep crispy shallots separate and add just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Best flavor when enjoyed chilled for at least 30 minutes after filling.
Halal Note
Choose halal-certified ghee and check harissa labels for compliant ingredients. This recipe contains no alcohol, pork, or non-halal meats.