Caviar-topped deviled eggs
Caviar-topped deviled eggs are a luxurious appetizer where classic creamy deviled eggs are crowned with a spoonful of salty, briny caviar. The base is typically hard-boiled egg yolks mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings, while the topping is usually a sturgeon or salmon roe. This elegant twist on a picnic staple is a popular hors d'oeuvre at upscale parties and holiday gatherings, particularly in Western cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides a good source of choline from the eggs and omega-3 fatty acids from the caviar, with a rough calorie ballpark of 120-150 kcal per single topped egg half.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
| Choline | 75 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 mcg |
Per 1 egg half with topping (approx. 45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a fusion of humble comfort food and gourmet luxury, often served as a 'bridge' appetizer at formal events. Nutritionally, the caviar adds a concentrated dose of vitamin B12 and selenium to the already nutrient-dense egg base.
