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Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs for a Spicy Party Delight

Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for impressing guests at gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 98
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Mixture
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar optional
For the Shrimp Topping
  • 12 medium Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for searing
For Garnish
  • 1 medium Jalapeño sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Chives chopped
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water by at least an inch. Bring to a boil, then cover and let sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Cool eggs under cold running water or in an ice bath before peeling.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and spices until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator.
  4. Mix any remaining spices, toss shrimp in the mixture, and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Remove shrimp to cool. Pipe yolk mixture into egg whites.
  6. Top each deviled egg with a shrimp, jalapeño slice, and chives. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 63mgVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For easy peeling, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to boiling water. Chill the filling for 30 minutes to develop flavors.

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