Cajun Firecrackers Shrimp Deviled Eggs (Print Format)

Tangy deviled eggs topped with crispy Cajun shrimp and fiery sauce create a bold, irresistible starter.

# Ingredients:

01 - 12 whole hard-boiled eggs, peeled and wiped clean
02 - 24 shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (21-30 ct per lb)
03 - 2 eggs, whisked until smooth for dredging shrimp
04 - 1/2 bag Fish Fry breading mixture
05 - Paprika for sprinkling

→ Yolk Filling

06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 1.5 tablespoons sweet relish
10 - 2-3 teaspoons buffalo sauce or hot sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
13 - 1 heaping tablespoon chives, diced, plus extra for garnish

→ Firecracker Sauce

14 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
15 - 1/4 cup buffalo sauce or Sriracha (start with less and adjust to taste)
16 - 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

→ Shrimp Seasoning

17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (salt-free)
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Slice hard-boiled eggs in half, separating yolks from whites. Place yolks in a medium-sized bowl and refrigerate whites until assembly.
02 - Mash yolks with all filling ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
03 - Transfer yolk filling into a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe filling into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate until serving.
04 - Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F. Season shrimp, dip into egg wash, and coat with fish fry breading.
05 - Fry shrimp in hot oil for about 2 minutes per side until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.
07 - Toss fried shrimp in firecracker sauce until evenly coated.
08 - Place one piece of warm fried shrimp on each filled egg. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.

# Tips:

01 - Use frozen fried shrimp for a faster option. Air fry to crisp, then toss in sauce.
02 - Boil and peel eggs a day in advance to save time.
03 - Prepare yolk filling mixture up to two days ahead for convenience.
04 - Fry shrimp in advance and freeze. Reheat in an oven or air fryer before serving.

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