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The Ultimate Shrimp Deviled Eggs

If you’re looking for a low carb deviled egg recipe boasting an extra-special flavor, this one is sure to tantalize your tastebuds. The classic deviled egg recipe is jazzed up with Cajun spice and shrimp for a really delicious snack or appetizer dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Comfort food
Calories: 176
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 eggs
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 20 peeled deveined medium size shrimp
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 finely sliced jalapeno
  • Lemon slices and fresh chives for garnish

Method
 

  1. Put the eggs in a large pan and pour in water to cover them by an inch.
  2. Bring the water to a boil then take the pan off the heat, cover and let it stand for about 12 minutes.
  3. Drain the water off and run cold water over the eggs, adding a few ice cubes to make them cool down quicker.
  4. Peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise.
  5. Put the yolks in a measuring cup then mash them with the mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, sugar (if using), and 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, using a fork.
  6. Chill the yolk mixture.
  7. Use the remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to season the shrimp.
  8. Pan fry them in hot oil in a skillet for a couple of minutes per side.
  9. Pipe (or spoon) the filling mixture into the egg whites.
  10. Add a shrimp on top of each along with a jalapeno slice.
  11. Garnish with lemon and chives.
  12. Serve right away or chill for a couple of hours and then serve.

Notes

Variations and Substitutions:
Add some diced chilies to the filling mixture for a spicier result, or omit the sugar from the recipe if you don’t want that touch of sweetness.