Take classic deviled eggs to the next level with these Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs! Creamy, smoky, slightly spicy, and topped with perfectly seasoned shrimp, they’re an impressive appetizer that’s surprisingly light on WW Points. Whether you’re serving them at a party, holiday gathering, or enjoying them as a high-protein snack, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 12 Deviled Eggs (24 halves)
WW Points: 1 Point per 2 Egg Halves
Ingredients
Deviled Eggs
- 12 large eggs, hard-boiled
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cajun Shrimp
- 24 small cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Thinly sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Extra smoked paprika
- Hot sauce drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise.
- Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Mash the yolks with the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the filling evenly into the egg whites.
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, just until heated through and lightly browned.
- Place one shrimp on top of each deviled egg.
- Garnish with parsley, jalapeños, smoked paprika, and a light drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 1 WW Point for 2 deviled egg halves
- Packed with lean protein
- Creamy filling without loads of mayonnaise
- Perfect for parties and meal prep
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Naturally low in carbs
Helpful Tips
- For extra smooth filling, blend the yolk mixture in a food processor.
- Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning so they develop a beautiful golden sear.
- Make the egg filling a day ahead and assemble just before serving.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For the best presentation, add the shrimp just before serving.
Freezing: Not recommended.
Flavor Variations
🌶️ Buffalo Shrimp
Toss the shrimp with a little buffalo sauce before placing them on the eggs.
🥑 Avocado Deviled Eggs
Replace half of the Greek yogurt with mashed avocado for an extra creamy filling (adjust WW Points accordingly).
🍋 Lemon Herb
Add fresh lemon zest and chopped dill to brighten the flavor.
🌮 Southwest Style
Mix taco seasoning into the filling and garnish with cilantro and diced tomatoes.
Nutrition (Per Serving – 2 Egg Halves)
- Calories: 96
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
- Sodium: 245mg
Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the brands of ingredients used.
