Introduction:
Elevate your appetizer game with our Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs recipe. These flavor-packed deviled eggs combine the creaminess of yolks with the zing of Cajun spices and succulent shrimp. For personalized keto meal plans and comprehensive support, explore the Custom Keto Meal Plan and the 28-Day Keto Challenge.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Keto
kcal per Serving: 140
Ingredients:
- 10 eggs
- ยฝ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning plus 1 teaspoon
- ยผ teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- 20 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
- fresh chives for garnish
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a saucepan large enough to hold the eggs in one layer, cover eggs with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 12 minutes. Drain eggs; run under cold water until cool enough to handle. You can also add a few ice cubes to cool down quickly.10 eggs
- Peel and halve eggs lengthwise. Remove yolks and transfer to a mixing bowl. Break up the yolks with a fork. Add mayo, mustard, hot sauce, sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, mix until smooth. Chill filling.ยฝ cup mayonnaise,1 tablespoon dijon mustard,1 teaspoon hot sauce,1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning,ยผ teaspoon granulated sugar
- Season the raw shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.ย Move shrimp to a plate to stop the cooking process.1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning,20 medium shrimp,2 tablespoons olive oil
- Using a pastry bag fitted with a large tip pipe yolk mixture into whites. Top with a shrimp, a slice of jalapeno, and garnish with chives. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, or chill for up to 2 hours.1 jalapeno,lemon slices,fresh chives
Note:
- Instead of piping the filling with a pastry bag and tip, you can use a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Or simply spoon it into the egg whites.
- For spicier eggs add additional diced jalapenos to the yolk mixture.
- While the sugar is optional I find that it gives a nice balance to the spicy filling.
Make Ahead:ย Boil the eggs and make the filling up to 2 days in advance. Store separately in tightly sealed containers in the fridge. Cook the shrimp and assemble up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 8g
- Total Carbs: 1g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
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