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Cajun deviled eggs with shrimp are topped with sliced jalapeños, artfully arranged on a black plate set against a rustic wooden table, accompanied by a refreshing lemon wedge.
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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun deviled eggs with shrimp
Servings: 20 eggs
Calories: 90kcal

Equipment

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

  • Halve the boiled eggs lengthwise. Remove the egg yolks and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Set aside the egg whites for now. 
    10 boiled eggs
  • Use a fork to break up the yolks.
  • Add the mustard, mayonnaise, sugar, hot sauce, and a teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning to the bowl.
    ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus 1 teaspoon, ¼ tsp granulated sugar
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 1-2 hours.
  • Add a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to the raw shrimp and mix well.
    20 medium shrimp, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus 1 teaspoon
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron over medium heat.
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Move the shrimp to a plate to stop the cooking process.
  • Place the chilled yolk filling into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip.
  • Pipe the yolk mixture into the empty egg whites.
  • Top each egg with a piece of shrimp and a slice of pickled jalapeno, and garnish with chives. 
    pickled jalapeno slices, fresh chives
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges, or chill for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
    lemon wedges

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

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg