Description
Fried Shrimp Deviled Eggs elevate the classic appetizer with a delightful blend of creamy, tangy egg yolk filling topped with crispy fried shrimp. This dish is perfect for any gathering, from casual barbecues to elegant dinner parties. The contrast of textures and flavors makes each bite irresistible, ensuring your guests will be coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 beaten eggs (for breading)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in cold water until hard-boiled (about 12 minutes). Cool and peel.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
- Cut boiled eggs in half and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Mix yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into egg whites and top with fried shrimp.
- Garnish with paprika and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg