THE ULTIMATE SHRIMP DEVILED EGGS

Bursting with flavor, these shrimp-deviled eggs offer a zesty kick thanks to Cajun seasoning and a hint of heat from jalapeno slices. Creamy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard blend perfectly with tender shrimp, creating a mouthwatering bite that’s sure to please. Perfect for any gathering, these deviled eggs are a breeze to make in no more than 30 minutes. Whether you are hosting a casual get-together or a formal affair, these Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

4 eggs

½ tsp. hot sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 ½ tsp. Cajun seasoning

½ tbsp. Dijon mustard

8 peeled, deveined medium-sized shrimp

Pinch of white sugar (optional)

1 tbsp. olive oil

½ jalapeno, finely sliced

Fresh chives and lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add enough water to cover them by an inch, and bring the water to a boil.
2. As soon as the water starts to boil, take the saucepan off the heat, cover it with a lid, and leave it for 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Drain the hot water from the saucepan and gently rinse the eggs under cold running water to speed up the cooling process.
4. Carefully remove the shells from the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise.
5. Gently scoop out the egg yolks and transfer them to a bowl.
6. Mash the yolks using a fork, then add hot sauce, mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, and 1 tsp of Cajun seasoning, and blend all the ingredients.
7. Place the yolk mixture in the refrigerator and leave to chill.
8. Season the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning.
9. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked.
10. Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
11. Place a shrimp on top of each deviled egg and garnish with a slice of jalapeno.
12. Serve immediately with lemon slices and fresh chives for garnish.

Yield: 4

THE ULTIMATE SHRIMP DEVILED EGGS

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Bursting with flavor, these shrimp-deviled eggs offer a zesty kick thanks to Cajun seasoning and a hint of heat from jalapeno slices.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• ½ tsp. hot sauce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 ½ tsp. Cajun seasoning
• ½ tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 8 peeled, deveined medium-sized shrimp
• Pinch of white sugar (optional)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ jalapeno, finely sliced
• Fresh chives and lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

1.Place the eggs in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add enough water to cover them by an inch, and bring the water to a boil.
2.As soon as the water starts to boil, take the saucepan off the heat, cover it with a lid, and leave it for 10 to 12 minutes.
3.Drain the hot water from the saucepan and gently rinse the eggs under cold running water to speed up the cooling process.
4.Carefully remove the shells from the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise.
5.Gently scoop out the egg yolks and transfer them to a bowl.
6.Mash the yolks using a fork, then add hot sauce, mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, and 1 tsp of Cajun seasoning, and blend all the ingredients.
7.Place the yolk mixture in the refrigerator and leave to chill.
8.Season the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning.
9.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked.
10.Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
11.Place a shrimp on top of each deviled egg and garnish with a slice of jalapeno.
12.Serve immediately with lemon slices and fresh chives for garnish.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 190Total Fat: 14gCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10g