Description
Delight your guests with Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs, a bold twist on the classic appetizer! These creamy, flavorful bites are infused with zesty Cajun spices and topped with perfectly seared shrimp, making them perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they promise to be the star of your gathering. Serve them at parties, picnics, or family get-togethers for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s both delicious and memorable. Get ready to impress with this unique combination of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 20 medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then let sit covered for 12 minutes. Cool under cold water and peel.
- Prepare yolks: Halve the eggs lengthwise and remove yolks into a bowl; mash until smooth.
- Make filling: Mix yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and spices until creamy. Chill.
- Cook shrimp: Season shrimp with remaining spices and sauté in olive oil until cooked through (about 4 minutes).
- Assemble: Pipe filling into egg whites, top each with shrimp, and garnish with jalapeños and chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg