Sure, I’ll modify the recipe to be keto-friendly and provide nutritional information for you. Here’s the revised recipe:
Keto Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (choose a low-carb, keto-friendly brand)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated erythritol (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
- 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Hard Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 12 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to handle.
- Prepare the Eggs: Peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise. Remove the yolks to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.
- Make the Filling: Mix the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and erythritol (if using) until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the spice mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until slightly blackened. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
- Assemble the Deviled Eggs: Pipe or spoon the chilled filling into the egg white halves. Top each one with a shrimp, a jalapeño slice, and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
- Serve: Arrange deviled eggs on a platter and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Peeling Eggs: For easy peeling, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the egg cooking water.
- Resting Time: Let the filling rest for 30 minutes before piping into the whites to allow flavors to meld.
- Extra Shrimp: Cook a few extra shrimp to taste for seasoning before topping the eggs.
- Presentation: Arrange shrimp laying on their sides rather than standing up for better presentation.
- Make Ahead: You can make the eggs and filling up to 2 days ahead, but cook shrimp and assemble right before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving, 1 deviled egg):
- Calories: 85
- Total Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Total Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 1g
Enjoy your keto-friendly Cajun shrimp deviled eggs at your next gathering!