Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 dozen eggs
• 2 dozen medium-sized fresh shrimp
• 1 tsp cooking oil
• 1/2 small lemon
• 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2-1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust for spice level)
• 1 tbsp sweet relish
• 1-2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (plus an additional 2 tsp for Cajun shrimp)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill (plus an additional 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. Once eggs begin to boil, turn off heat and cover for 15-20 minutes.

Cajun Egg Filling

1. Peel eggs, slice in half, and place yolks in a medium-sized bowl. Place halved egg whites on paper towels to dry.
2. In the bowl with egg yolks, add mayonnaise first. Taste after each ingredient is added and adjust to your liking and spice level. Continue adding hot sauce, sweet relish, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix until creamy, cover, and set aside.

Cajun Shrimp

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

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. Enjoy!