Description
Delicious deviled eggs topped with savory Cajun shrimp for a unique twist on a classic appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs (hard boiled and cooled)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Smoked or sweet paprika (for garnish)
- 8 ounces small shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (for shrimp)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Green onion or chives (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Place 12 eggs in a single layer in a pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring just to a boil, then cover, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath and chill for at least 10 minutes.
- Gently crack each egg and peel, using running water if needed. Slice each egg in half lengthwise and pop the yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the yolks, then add mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and more Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil or butter in a skillet, add shrimp, and cook until pink, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, and stir in garlic and lemon juice.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
- Top each egg with shrimp, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with green onions or herbs if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the flavors meld in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg