Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

I love a classic deviled egg, like our deviled eggs without mustard and my popular French deviled eggs. But I also like to jazz things up. This shrimp-deviled egg recipe is a show-stopper on the plate, and it tastes as amazing as it looks.

You can pair deviled eggs with traditional apps like gluten-free pigs in a blanket and spiced chicken wings. Or with newer modern recipes like my bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts and beet and goat cheese bites. All of these are crowd favorites!

🧾Ingredient Notes

• Eggs- There is no difference between white and brown eggs. Use what you have.
• Shrimp- You want shrimp smaller than your eggs. Use uncooked shrimp. A small shrimp is a 51 to 60 count so you will need less than a half pound of shrimp for this recipe.
• Cajun Seasoning- I prefer to use my own homemade Cajun seasoning recipe, but you can use storebought as well.
• Mustard- I prefer to use Dijon mustard but brown mustard or even spicy mustard can be substituted.
• Mayonnaise- This recipe does use mayo. If you aren't a fan, substitute Greek yogurt.
• Sugar- I typically don't like sweetened deviled eggs. But a pinch of sugar provides a bit of balance to the dish, so I recommend leaving it in. It is just a pinch.
• Optional Garnish- I use jalapenos, chives, and lemon slices.

⏲️How to Make Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

This recipe follows the standard method for making deviled eggs. I typically slice them in half, creating 20 individual bites. However, if you are feeling fancy you can trim off the tops instead to make 10 standing deviled eggs.

Make Hard Boil Eggs

To make the perfect hard-boiled eggs, place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan. Add enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch.

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water has come to a boil, remove the pan from the heat and cover. Let it sit for 12 minutes.

Peel the Eggs

Shell the eggs by gently tapping them on a hard surface and rolling them between your hands. The shell should come off easily.

You can rinse them off and pat them dry to ensure all the pieces are off. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolk and place them in a small bowl.

Place the eggs on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to ensure that they drain properly.

Make the Filling

Mash the yolks with a fork. Mix in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, and a dash of sugar. Mix together until smooth.

Season to taste, if the filling needs more acid I add a splash of lemon juice rather than additional mustard. Keep the filling in the fridge while you make the shrimp.

Sear the Shrimp

Sprinkle the seasoning over the shrimp. Preheat a cast-iron skillet, or other heavy-bottom pan, on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook for one more minute. Test the shrimp. It should be cooked through.

Move the cooked shrimp to a plate and put in the fridge to cool while you begin assembling the eggs.

Assemble The Eggs

Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large tip and pipe into egg white halves. Top each of the egg halves with one shrimp and one jalapeno slice.

I recommend laying the shrimp on their sides rather straight up and down. While they look picture-perfect with the shrimp standing up and down they won't last more than 20 minutes before they fall over.

Move eggs to a serving platter. Garnish with chives and serve with lemon wedges.

💭 Deviled Eggs with Jalapenos

For spicier eggs add additional diced jalapenos to the yolk mixture. 

Common Recipe Questions

Can I use Old Bay Seasoning instead of Cajun Seasoning?

While Old Bay has a delicious flavor, it is decidedly New England in flavor with a heavy celery salt forward component. Cajun seasonings, whether homemade or store-bought, have more spice and are intensely flavored with smoked paprika, dried herbs, and plenty of garlic and onion You can substitute but it will be a very different recipe.

How long do deviled eggs last in the fridge?

Deviled eggs last up to 4 days in the fridge. When serving with additional items like shrimp or crab they will last 2 to 3 days.