These bite-sized delights have been a party favorite for generations.

These flavorful deviled eggs get a spicy Cajun twist with seasoned shrimp on top, making them a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients:
Perfect Boiled Eggs Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Eggs | 1 dozen |
Water | To cover |
Cajun Egg Filling Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Egg yolks | From 1 dozen eggs |
Mayonnaise | 2-3 Tb |
Hot Sauce | 1/2-1 Tb (to taste) |
Sweet Relish | 1 Tb |
Old Bay Seasoning | 1-2 tsp |
Garlic Powder | 1/4 tsp |
Fresh Chopped Dill | 2 Tb |
Salt | To Taste |
Pepper | To Taste |
Cajun Shrimp Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Fresh Shrimp | 2 dozen, medium sized |
Cooking Oil | 1 tsp |
Lemon | 1/2 small |
Old Bay Seasoning | 2 tsp |
Garnish Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Paprika | As needed |
Fresh Chopped Dill | 2 tsp |
Instructions:
Perfect Boiled Eggs
- Gently place the eggs in a shallow pot.
- Fill the pot with enough water to completely cover the eggs.
- Bring the water to a boil, then immediately turn off the heat.
- Cover the pot and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15-20 minutes.
Cajun Egg Filling
- Peel the boiled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Arrange the halved egg whites on paper towels to dry.
- To the bowl with the egg yolks, add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, sweet relish, 1-2 tsp of Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and 2 Tb of fresh chopped dill.
- Mix all the ingredients together until the egg yolk mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings (including salt, pepper, and hot sauce) to your preference.
- Cover the bowl with the egg yolk mixture and set it aside.
Cajun Shrimp
- In a medium-sized pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- Pat the fresh shrimp dry with a paper towel. Add 2 tsp of Old Bay seasoning to the shrimp and stir until they are well coated.
- Sauté the shrimp until they are cooked through (if raw) or until they are slightly charred. This should take a few minutes.
- Halfway through the cooking time, squeeze about 1 teaspoon of lemon juice over the shrimp.
Plating Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
- Scoop the prepared egg yolk mixture evenly into the hollows of the egg white halves.
- Top each filled egg white with one cooked Cajun shrimp.
- Garnish the deviled eggs with a sprinkle of paprika and a pinch of the remaining fresh chopped dill.
- Enjoy your Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs!