Description
These Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a spicy twist on a classic appetizer. Creamy deviled egg filling with Cajun-seasoned shrimp, a hint of lemon, and green onion, topped with extra seasoning for a flavorful kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
Shrimp Filling:
- 1/2 cup small cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped green onion (plus more for garnish)
- Optional hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- Boil and Prep Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, let sit for 10–12 minutes, then cool, peel, and slice in half.
- Make Filling: Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in shrimp and green onion.
- Fill Eggs: Spoon or pipe filling into egg halves. Garnish with Cajun seasoning and green onion. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp or sauté raw shrimp with Cajun seasoning for added flavor.
- For a smoky twist, add smoked paprika or liquid smoke.
- Great for parties; can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
