Description
Welcome to the world of flavor with my favorite Cajun Deviled Eggs! If you’re a busy mom or professional craving a quick, yet impressive dish, you’re in for a treat. These spicy delights bring a kick of excitement to your table, transforming a simple appetizer into a feast of vibrant tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt (if desired)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (if desired)
- 24 small shrimp, peeled and deveined (about ½ pound of 51–60 count)
- ¼–½ teaspoon cajun spice blend (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon avocado or neutral oil
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons creole-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions (from 1–2 stalks, reserve some for topping)
- 4 teaspoons finely minced pickled jalapeños
- 2 teaspoons your favorite hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon horseradish sauce
- Salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning to suit taste preferences
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Optionally, add salt and vinegar to the water for easier peeling.
- Once boiling, gently add cold eggs to the pot. Reduce heat and cook for 13 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to ice water and let them cool for at least 15 minutes.
- While the eggs cool, pat dry and season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and let cool.
- Peel the cooled eggs under cold running water and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Place the yolks in a bowl, mash them well, and add mayo, Creole mustard, green onions, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, and horseradish. Mix until mostly smooth.
- Transfer filling to a plastic zip-top bag and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Pipe the filling into the egg white halves. Garnish with green onions or Cajun seasoning and top each with a seared shrimp.
- Refrigerate before serving and enjoy the spicy shrimp-topped deviled eggs!
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spice level.
- Can be made a few hours in advance and served chilled.
- For a creamier filling, increase the amount of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg