Smoked Trout Stuffed Eggs From Hors D Oeuvres Recipes

Steps:

• Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring water to boil, turn heat off, cover and let sit for 12 minutes. Peel eggs and allow to cool to room temperature. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a large bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, brine the trout. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, sea salt, ancho chili powder, garlic powder and 3 cups water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool mixture. Add trout fillets to the brine and allow to brine for 20 minutes to 2 hours.
• Remove trout from brine and pat dry. Heat a smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions (we used apple wood). Smoke trout until cooked through and flaky, 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool, then flake and set aside.
• Add flaked trout, mayonnaise and mustard to the bowl with the yolks. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in chives. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag with a medium tip and fill the scooped-out whites. Garnish with trout roe and fresh dill.

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium, covered, then reduce heat as needed to maintain a simmer until potatoes are tender, 20-30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Mash warm potatoes with butter, then stir in Parmesan, chives, horseradish, pepper, 2 beaten eggs, and 1/2 tsp. salt until smooth. Fold in trout and mozzarella. Form potato mixture into about 60 round croquettes (about 2 Tbsp. each).
• Place remaining 2 beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Place panko in another shallow bowl. Dip 1 croquette into egg, letting excess drip off, then roll in panko to coat. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining croquettes.
• Pour oil into a large pot to a depth of 4". Heat over medium-high until it sizzles when you toss in a pinch of panko or a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°. Working in batches, fry croquettes, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Serve immediately with lemon wedges alongside.
• Do Ahead: Croquettes can be formed and coated 2 days ahead. Cover and chill on baking sheet.

Steps:

• Place the yogurt in a sieve lined with a paper towel or coffee filter and allow the yogurt to drain for several hours. Halve the eggs width wise and carefully remove and discard the egg yolks. Shave a thin slice off of each egg white, to ensure that it will sit properly when filled. remove the skin from the smoked trout and flake into small pieces, removing any fine bones. Place the smoked trout in a bowl, add the lemon zest, tomato, and 1 1/2 tablespoons chives, and season to taste with salt and pepper. gently stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the drained yogurt, until the mixture is just combined; do not overwork it. using a teaspoon, mound the filling into each egg-white cavity. Garnish with remaining chives and enjoy.