Description
A tasty twist on a classic appetizer, these Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs combine the creamy goodness of deviled eggs with the bold flavors of Cajun cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half and remove the yolks.
- In a bowl, mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp and green onions.
- Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites.
- Sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
Be careful not to over-mash the yolks for a creamy texture. For extra kick, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, appetizers, Cajun, shrimp, seafood