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Take A Bold Bite Of Cajun Deviled Eggs With Shrimp

Make these Cajun deviled eggs with shrimp for a deliciously flavorful and savory appetizer no one will be able to resist!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 20 eggs
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 boiled eggs peeled
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus 1 teaspoon
  • ¼ tsp granulated sugar optional
  • 20 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • pickled jalapeno slices or 1 jalapeno thinly sliced, with seeds removed
  • fresh chives for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Halve the boiled eggs lengthwise. Remove the egg yolks and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Set aside the egg whites for now. 
  2. Use a fork to break up the yolks.
  3. Add the mustard, mayonnaise, sugar, hot sauce, and a teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning to the bowl.
  4. Mix until smooth.
  5. Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 1-2 hours.
  6. Add a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to the raw shrimp and mix well.
  7. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron over medium heat.
  8. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  9. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes.
  10. Move the shrimp to a plate to stop the cooking process.
  11. Place the chilled yolk filling into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip.
  12. Pipe the yolk mixture into the empty egg whites.
  13. Top each egg with a piece of shrimp and a slice of pickled jalapeno, and garnish with chives. 
  14. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, or chill for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Piping Options: Don’t have a piping bag? You can use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off, or just spoon the yolk mixture directly into the egg whites.
  • Boil Them Well: Boil the eggs for about 10-12 minutes before using them in this recipe. This way, you won’t have rubbery egg whites or overcooked yolks in your hard-boiled eggs.
  • Cook Them Just Right: Avoid overcooking the shrimp - they might become rubbery instead of tender and juicy.
  • Just Chill: Chilling the deviled egg filling before piping it into the egg whites will keep it from being runny.
  • Serve Fresh: To maintain their flavor and freshness, keep the deviled eggs refrigerated until just before serving them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 0.4g (0%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Fiber 0.03g (0%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 134IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 0.4g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Potassium 34mg 1%
Fiber 0.03g 0%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 134IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.