Description
If you’re looking to impress your guests at your next gathering, these Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a must-try! This innovative recipe features a creamy egg yolk filling blended with zesty Cajun-seasoned shrimp, creating an exciting twist on the classic appetizer. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or family dinners, these deviled eggs combine bold flavors with stunning presentation. With their colorful toppings and delightful taste, they are sure to be the highlight of any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 20 medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced)
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Hard boil eggs by placing them in a saucepan, covering with water, bringing to a boil, then letting them sit covered for 12 minutes. Cool under cold water.
- Peel eggs and halve them. Remove yolks and mash in a bowl with mayonnaise, mustard, spices, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Sear seasoned shrimp in a skillet until slightly blackened; cool before using.
- Pipe the yolk mixture into egg whites, top with shrimp, jalapeño slices, and chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg