Description
These Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer, combining creamy deviled egg filling with flavorful Cajun-seasoned shrimp for a delicious bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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For the Deviled Eggs:
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cajun Shrimp:
- 1/2 cup small cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onion for garnish
- Extra Cajun seasoning or paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cut, Mash, and Mix: Cut hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolks, mash yolks in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
- Prepare Shrimp: Chop cooked shrimp into small pieces, keeping some whole for garnish. Fold shrimp into yolk mixture.
- Fill Eggs: Spoon or pipe filling into egg white halves. Top with whole shrimp or Cajun seasoning/paprika. Garnish with parsley or green onion.
- Chill and Serve: Chill deviled eggs until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or jalapeño.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
