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Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Savory Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs to Spice Up Your Party

Experience Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs, a perfect party appetizer packed with creamy yolks and spicy shrimp.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 deviled eggs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Base
  • 6 units Eggs Hard-boiled
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Adds creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard For tangy depth
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Essential heat
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika For smoky flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Herbaceous note
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder Use fresh onion for stronger taste
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar Optional, balances flavor
For the Shrimp Topping
  • 1 pound Shrimp (medium, peeled and deveined) Sear for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For searing shrimp
  • 1 units Jalapeño (thinly sliced) Adds heat and crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Chives (chopped) Fresh garnish
For Serving
  • 1 units Lemon Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Medium Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Piping bag or spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, turn off heat, cover and let sit for 12 minutes. Then cool in ice water, peel and halve.
  2. Make the Filling: Mash egg yolks in a bowl, add mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and spices, then mix well and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Season the Shrimp: Combine remaining spices with olive oil and coat the shrimp in the mixture.
  4. Sear the Shrimp: Heat skillet with olive oil, sear shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until golden.
  5. Assemble Deviled Eggs: Fill egg whites with yolk filling, top with a shrimp and jalapeño slice, and garnish with chives and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1deviled eggCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For easy peeling, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to boiling water. Allow filling to chill for best flavor. Prepare egg whites and filling up to 2 days in advance.

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