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Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs That Will Wow Your Guests

Experience bold and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs that your guests won’t forget, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 6 pieces Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar optional
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For Toppings
  • 1 Jalapeño sliced for topping
  • 2 tablespoons Chives freshly chopped
  • 1 Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hard Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes. Cool under cold running water.
  2. Prepare Filling: Peel and halve the eggs, scoop yolks into a bowl, mash smooth, add mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and spices. Mix well and chill.
  3. Season and Sear Shrimp: Mix spices and season shrimp. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp until pink and slightly charred, about 2 minutes each side. Let cool.
  4. Assemble Eggs: Stir yolk mixture, fill egg whites, top with shrimp, jalapeño slices, and chives.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on platter, garnish with lemon wedges, and let chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For easy peeling, add baking soda to the boiling water. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

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