Description
A delightful Southern twist on classic deviled eggs, featuring creamy yolk filling with Cajun seasoning and topped with small shrimp for a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt (optional, for boiling)
- 1 tsp vinegar (optional, for boiling)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and add salt and vinegar if using. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 10–15 minutes to cool.
- Peel and halve the eggs, removing yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks and mix with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and paprika until creamy. Adjust consistency with extra mayo if needed.
- Pipe the filling into the egg whites and top with one shrimp each.
- Garnish with additional Cajun seasoning and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a richer filling, add a spoonful of cream cheese. These deviled eggs can be made ahead, assembling them shortly before serving for the best presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cajun, deviled eggs, shrimp, appetizer, Southern cooking