Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Craving a party appetizer with a touch of Southern flair? Look no further than my Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs! This twist on a classic appetizer combines the creamy richness of deviled eggs with the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning. Tender shrimp perched on top adds a touch of elegance, making them perfect for any gathering. With minimal prep and a flavor explosion in every bite, these deviled eggs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 24 egg halves
Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients List For Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs Recipe
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 pounds small to medium shrimp
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Paprika to taste
- Kosher salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
For the Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Cooking Method
- Boiling
Preparation Steps
- Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme. You will need 2 teaspoons of this mixture for the recipe.
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with water by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice water bath to cool. Peel once cooled.
- If using uncooked shrimp, give them a quick rinse, and boil for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque. Cool in cold water, then peel and devein.
- Keep one shrimp per egg whole for garnish; chop the rest and set aside.
Cooking/Assembly Steps
- Make the Yolk Mixture
- Halve the cooled eggs lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks and add to a bowl; place the whites on a serving dish.
- Mash the yolks; mix in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, and vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp.
- Fill the Eggs
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
- Garnish
- Place the remaining whole shrimp in a bowl.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
- Coat well and place 1 shrimp on each deviled egg.
- Sprinkle lightly with paprika and garnish with parsley.
Notes
NOTE: The overall net carb count does not include the Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
If you're a fan of this recipe, I'd love to hear from you! If you have any suggestions for making it even lower in carbs, please drop a comment below! Hope you have a fantastic time cooking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1deviled egg | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
