Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Get ready for a real treat when you make these spicy deviled eggs. They are made with boiled eggs, a Creole style filling and blackened shrimp. Putting a plain shrimp on top of a plain deviled egg wouldn’t make a very impressive appetizer. But blacken the shrimp and fire up the egg filling and you have something packed with fantastic flavor!

Cajun seasoning, mustard and a pinch of sugar (to contrast with the spices) give plenty of delicious taste to this spicy deviled eggs recipe. Whether you’re catering a buffet, making tasty dishes for a sit-down dinner or you simply love deviled eggs and want to try a new version, this recipe ticks all the flavor boxes!

These are also easy to make. And they can be made in advance, so if you have various other dishes to make too, you can focus on these and then just put them in the fridge and forget about them for a couple of hours. They’re also good serve as soon as they’re done, so the choice is all yours.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe

Everyone loves deviled eggs but plain deviled eggs can be boring. This recipe uses a spicy filling and each deviled egg half has a blackened spicy shrimp on top to add plenty of flavor. These are suitable for all kinds of parties, gatherings, tailgating, potluck suppers, and game day.

How to Serve Them

These are best served chilled. It’s a good idea to offer napkins on the side too!

Can You Make Them Ahead?

You can prepare the shrimp deviled eggs up to 2 hours ahead of serving, as long as you keep them in the refrigerator. Another idea is to boil the eggs and prepare the filling up to 2 days ahead. Keep the eggs unpeeled in the fridge and the filling in an airtight container and assemble the deviled eggs within 2 hours of serving.

Storage Instructions

Keep refrigerated and serve within 2 hours for the freshest result. They will keep overnight if you cover the plate in plastic wrap but won’t be quite as good.

Variations and Substitutions

If you aren’t confident with a piping bag or prefer not to use one, simply snip the corner off the bottom of a Ziploc bag and squeeze the filling in that way. If you don’t want to do that either, spoon the filling into the cavity using a pair of teaspoons. Not a shrimp lover? You can use smoked salmon instead or even crispy bacon.

Ingredients:

• Eggs
• Hot sauce
• Mayonnaise
• Shrimp
• Dijon mustard
• Olive oil
• Cajun seasoning
• Jalapeno
• White sugar (optional)
• Lemon slices and fresh chives, for garnish

How to make Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs:

Step 1. Put the eggs in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by an inch.

Step 2. Bring to a boil and then take the pot off the heat, cover tightly with a lid and leave to stand for 12 minutes.

Step 3. Drain the eggs and run under cold water until cool enough to handle, adding ice cubes to speed up the cooling if you want.

Step 4. Now peel the eggs and slice lengthwise in half.

Step 5. Take out the eggs and put them in a bowl, then mash them using a fork.

Step 6. Mash in the mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, sugar (if using) and a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning until the mixture is smooth, and chill.

Step 7. Use a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to season the raw shrimp, heat some oil in a skillet and pan fry them for 2 minutes per side or until done.

Step 8. Transfer them on to a plate to stop them cooking.

Step 9. Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites with a pastry bag fitted with a big tip, then top with a shrimp, some jalapeno and chives.

Step 10. Either serve right away with lemon wedges or chill for up to 2 hours.

Deviled eggs are always popular at parties, and they make a delicious low-carb snack. This recipe boasts a spicy filling along with juicy shrimp. If you’re serving a platter of these, expect them to disappear fast!

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