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Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs Recipe

Easy Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a bold and flavorful twist on the classic appetizer, featuring creamy egg filling spiced with Cajun seasoning and topped with succulent shrimp. Perfect for adding a kick to any gathering, these deviled eggs are quick to make and sure to impress.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 24

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt optional
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar optional
  • 24 small raw shrimp
  • ¼-½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral oil
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons creole mustard
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1-2 shoots, plus some for garnish
  • 4 teaspoons finely chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • salt pepper, and cajun seasoning to taste

Instructions

  • Boil: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Optionally, add salt and vinegar. Gently add cold eggs and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 13 minutes, then transfer eggs to ice water for 15 minutes before peeling.
    boiling eggs in water for cajun shrimp deviled eggs recipe
  • Sear: Pat shrimp dry and season with Cajun seasoning. Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside to cool.
    peeling hard boiled eggs under running water for cajun shrimp deviled eggs
  • Peel: Tap eggs gently to crack the shells, then peel them under cold running water. Slice eggs in half and remove yolks to a bowl. Mash yolks with a fork.
    mashing egg yolks with a fork for cajun shrimp deviled eggs filling
  • Mix: Add mayonnaise, Creole mustard, green onions, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, and horseradish to the yolks. Mix until smooth and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
    mixing creamy filling for cajun shrimp deviled eggs in a bowl
  • Assemble: Transfer the filling to a plastic bag and snip the corner to pipe it into the egg whites. Garnish with Cajun seasoning or green onions if desired.
    piping filling into egg whites for cajun shrimp deviled eggs recipe
  • Serve: Top each deviled egg with a shrimp. Refrigerate before serving for the best flavor and texture.
    garnishing cajun shrimp deviled eggs with green onions and seasoning

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg