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Homemade Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs Recipe

Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a bold, elegant twist on the classic party favorite. Creamy deviled eggs are topped with perfectly seasoned Cajun shrimp, making them the ultimate wedding shower or celebration appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 deviled eggs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 78
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 12 large eggs
  • Ice water bath
For the Cajun Shrimp
  • 24 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • 3 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning divided
For the Filling
  • 2 –3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ –1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet relish
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp fresh dill divided
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil eggs, cover, and let stand 15–20 minutes. Transfer to ice bath.
  2. Peel eggs, slice in half, and remove yolks.
  3. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, hot sauce, relish, seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, and dill.
  4. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
  5. Sauté shrimp in hot oil for 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
  6. Pipe yolk mixture into egg whites.
  7. Top each egg with one shrimp.
  8. Garnish with paprika and remaining dill.

Notes

These deviled eggs can be made a day ahead. Store refrigerated and garnish just before serving for best presentation.