Description
These Cajun-spiced deviled eggs are topped with crispy fried shrimp tossed in a tangy, sweet-heat firecracker sauce. A bold and flavorful twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for parties, gatherings, and special occasions!
Ingredients
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Deviled Eggs
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1/2 tsp paprika (for garnish)
Yolk Filling
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp sweet relish
- 2–3 tsp buffalo sauce or hot sauce
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chives, diced (plus extra for garnish)
Firecracker Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce or Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Fried Shrimp
- 24 shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed (21–30 count per lb)
- 2 eggs, whisked (for dredging)
- 1/2 bag Fish Fry breading mix
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (salt-free)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Eggs:
- Slice hard-boiled eggs in half and remove yolks.
- Place yolks in a bowl and refrigerate egg whites.
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Make the Yolk Filling:
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustards, relish, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and chives until smooth (use an immersion blender if needed).
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Fill the Eggs:
- Transfer yolk mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe into egg whites.
- Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate.
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Fry the Shrimp:
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip shrimp in whisked eggs, then coat with Fish Fry breading.
- Fry for about 2 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
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Prepare the Firecracker Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Toss warm shrimp in the sauce.
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Assemble & Serve:
- Top each deviled egg with a piece of firecracker shrimp.
- Garnish with extra chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dredge the shrimp before frying.
- Adjust the firecracker sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Make the deviled eggs ahead and fry shrimp just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg