Description
Cajun shrimp deviled eggs are a flavorful twist on the classic deviled eggs. They combine creamy yolks with spicy Cajun shrimp for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for 10 minutes and cool them in ice water.
- Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp.
- Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture.
- Garnish with chives.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cajun shrimp deviled eggs