Description
These Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for seafood lovers or those who enjoy a bit of heat in their dishes. Creamy deviled egg filling with Cajun-seasoned shrimp, topped with a sprinkle of more Cajun seasoning for an extra kick.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Deviled Eggs:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 pound small shrimp (peeled, deveined, cooked, and chopped)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Eggs: Place eggs in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then let sit for 12 minutes. Peel, slice in half, and remove yolks.
- Make the Filling: Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold in chopped shrimp.
- Fill the Eggs: Spoon or pipe filling into egg whites. Garnish with Cajun seasoning and herbs. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté the shrimp in butter with Cajun seasoning before chopping.
- Eggs can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
