Description
Elegant and creamy Shrimp Deviled Eggs filled with succulent shrimp, tangy mustard, and a hint of lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shrimp (cooked and chopped, to taste)
- Paprika (for garnish)
- Chives (for garnish; optional)
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs. Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes.
- Cool the eggs. Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with cold water and ice. Transfer the eggs to the ice bath.
- Peel the eggs. Gently tap the eggs on the counter and peel them under running water.
- Prepare the yolk mixture. Cut each egg in half lengthwise and place the yolks in a mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork, then add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the shrimp. Stir in the chopped shrimp.
- Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture, using a piping bag if desired.
- Garnish with paprika and chives.
- Serve chilled on a platter.
Notes
Make ahead: These can be prepared a day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg