Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 1 dozen Eggs
  • 2 dozen Fresh Shrimp (medium-sized)
  • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/2 small Lemon
  • 2-3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/2-1 tbsp Hot Sauce (depending on spice level)
  • 1 tbsp Sweet Relish
  • 1-2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning + 2 tsp (for Cajun shrimp)
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chopped Dill + 2 tsp (for garnish)
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

Directions:

Perfect Boiled Eggs:

  1. Gently place eggs in a shallow pot.
  2. Fill with water covering eggs and once eggs begin to boil, turn off heat and cover for 15-20 minutes.

Cajun Egg Filling:

  1. Peel eggs, slice in half, and in a medium-sized bowl, add egg yolks. Place halved egg whites on paper towels to dry.
  2. In the bowl with egg yolks, add listed ingredients beginning with mayo. Taste after each ingredient is added, adjust to your liking and spice level.
  3. Mix until creamy, cover, and set aside.

Cajun Shrimp:

  1. In a medium-sized pan on medium/high heat, add olive oil. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Add Old Bay seasoning, stir until well coated.
  2. Sauté shrimp until done (if raw) or until slightly charred. Half-way through cooking, add about 1 tsp of lemon juice to shrimp.

Plating Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs:

  1. Scoop egg mixture evenly into egg white cups and top with one Cajun shrimp.
  2. Garnish with paprika and dill.
  3. Enjoy the delicious Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs!

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