Eggs Stuffed with Smoked Salmon and Caviar

Ingredients

• 8 servings chives chopped
• 3 tablespoons chives fresh chopped
• 12  hardboiled eggs shelled separated halved
• 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 8 servings lemon wedges 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 0.3 cup carrot 
• 12 ounces salmon thinly sliced finely chopped
• 8 servings thyme sprigs fresh assorted

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• paper towels

Directions

1. Line rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Blend 3 tablespoons chives, oil, and lemon juice in medium bowl.
2. Mix in smoked salmon. Fold in caviar. Chop 4 egg yolks (reserve remainder for another use) and stir into salmon mixture. Season to taste with ground black pepper. Pile 1 generous tablespoon salmon mixture in cavity of each egg-white half. Arrange eggs on prepared sheet. Cover with plastic; refrigerate up to 8 hours.
3. Place eggs on platter.
4. Sprinkle with additional chives.
5. Garnish with lemon wedges and herb sprigs.