Crawfish Deviled Eggs
Crawfish Deviled Eggs are a delightful twist on a classic appetizer that will impress your guests and elevate any gathering. With creamy egg yolks mixed with tender crawfish tails and a touch of Cajun seasoning, these savory bites offer a perfect blend of flavors in every mouthful. They’re quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and are make-ahead friendly, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive occasions. Whether served as an appetizer or a light snack, these deviled eggs are sure to be the star of the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 deviled egg halves (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cooked crawfish tails, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Chill the eggs: Transfer boiled eggs to an ice water bath for at least 5 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Peel cooled eggs, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Mash yolks until smooth.
- Mix ingredients: Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add crawfish: Fold in finely chopped crawfish tails until well combined.
- Fill egg whites: Spoon or pipe filling back into egg white halves.
- Garnish: Top with fresh parsley and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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