Shrimp Deviled Eggs are the perfect appetizer. They contain all the classic ingredients of traditional deviled eggs, but with a shrimpy surprise!
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Why this Shrimp Deviled Egg Recipe is a Keeper
This twist on the classic deviled egg recipe involves Old Bay seasoning and shrimp. Just cook the shrimp, boil the eggs, and make the filling the old fashioned way. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love deviled eggs with shrimp:
- 15 Minute Appetizer: Have this delicious holiday appetizer ready in just 15 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients can likely be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Adaptable: Add garlic powder and salt, or use all your favorite seasonings. Leftover egg mixture can be used in an egg salad.
If you’re looking for more egg recipes, try these: Gourmet Deviled Eggs, Skillet Steak and Eggs, and Southern Deviled Eggs with Relish.
Why Are They Called Deviled Eggs?
While deviled eggs date back to ancient Rome, they get their name from the 19th century, when “deviled” was used to refer to food that was heavily seasoned with spices.
Ingredient Notes to Make Deviled Eggs
- Shrimp: This recipe calls for 12 medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined. You can make these shrimp deviled eggs with frozen shrimp or fresh shrimp or use shrimp that are a little smaller.
- Hard Boiled Eggs: Hard boil and peel six large eggs for this recipe.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Old Bay Shrimp Deviled Eggs
- Seafood: If you want to make deviled eggs without shrimp, you can swap it out for crab or salmon.
- Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs: Instead of Old Bay on top of the eggs, you can use Creole seasoning or Cajun shrimp seasoning in this recipe.
- Yellow Mustard: You can use yellow mustard instead of Dijon mustard.
Special Equipment Needed for Christmas Deviled Eggs
- Pastry Bag: Use a piping bag to easily pipe the egg yolk mixture back into the boiled egg white halves.
- Deviled Egg Tray: Serve this Old Bay shrimp recipe in a deviled egg tray or use a nice plate if you don’t have one.
Pro Tip
Boil more eggs than you need. You can use the extra yolks to increase the amount of filling per egg.
How to Make Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
These are the basic steps for making shrimp deviled eggs. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. We love reader interaction, please leave a comment if you make my deviled eggs.
1. Prep and Cut Eggs in Half Lengthwise
First, you will need to hard boiled your eggs before hand. When they have cooled, peel the eggs. Then, slice them in half lengthwise. Then, separate the egg whites and yolks using a teaspoon and reserve them in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Cook the Shrimp
In a skillet, add olive oil and spread the shrimp into an even layer. Sautee, alternating sides until pink. Set aside and allow to cool, then chop the shrimp.
3. Make Deviled Egg Filling
Once the shrimp are done, make the filling mixture. Place mashed yolks in a small bowl with chopped shrimp and mix, along with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and seafood seasoning or Cajun seasoning. Stir the egg mixture with a fork or small spoon until well incorporated or use a food processor to blend the shrimp into the egg mixture for a smoother consistency.
4. Assemble the Best Deviled Eggs
Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves and garnish with parsley, then place the eggs in a single layer on a serving platter. Cover the eggs and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Recipe FAQs for Healthy Deviled Eggs
Expert Tips for Making This Shrimp Devilled Eggs with Old Bay Appetizer
- Easy Peeling: Freshly made hard boiled eggs have a harder time peeling. For easier peeling, hard boil the eggs the night before making shrimp deviled eggs. When hard boil eggs done, pop in cold water to stop them from cooking.
- Healthier Deviled Eggs: For a lower calorie diet, swap the mayo for Greek yogurt.
- Time Savers: Skip the cooking process with precooked hardboiled eggs from the produce section of your market, along with precooked shrimp.
- Garnish: Top the eggs with bacon or green onion or add a little heat with cayenne pepper or spicy hot sauce to taste. You can even top with a small salad shrimp.
What to Serve with this Perfect Hard-boiled Eggs Recipe
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Shrimp Deviled Eggs
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Ingredients
- 6 Eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 12 Shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Seafood Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, , chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Halve the peeled eggs lengthwise and remove yolks.
- Saute your shrimp in a tiny bit of olive oil until pink and allow to cool.
- Chop shrimp and mix with egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings in a
- medium bowl stirring until well blended.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture into the egg white halves.
- Sprinkle with the parsley if desired.
- Place the eggs on a serving plate and serve at once or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a party or gathering, to make more, juts proportionally increase the ingredients depending on your desired yield.
- Easy Peeling: Freshly made hardboiled eggs have a harder time peeling, for easier peeling make hard boiled eggs the night before you intend on making these Deviled Eggs with Shrimp.
- Healthier Deviled Eggs: For a healthier version of deviled eggs, swap the mayo for greek yogurt.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Love this recipe but game changer is adding a little bit of hot peppered bacon jam on top…. Yum!!!
Everyone loves these deviled eggs in this house!!
What a delicious take on deviled eggs! These will be perfect for our next family event.
We love deviled eggs for an easy appetizer and often make them on weeknights. I could really see how adding shrimp would make them extra special.