Description
Crawfish deviled eggs are a delightful twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for celebrations like Mardi Gras or any gathering. This creamy and flavorful dish combines rich crawfish with smooth egg yolks, creating an irresistible bite that will leave your guests impressed. With quick preparation time and stunning presentation, these deviled eggs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re serving them at a casual get-together or a formal dinner, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. crawfish (thawed if frozen)
- 12 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tablespoon green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
- Cajun seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs: Boil in a medium pot for 2 minutes, then cover and let sit for 11 minutes.
- Deshell the eggs: Cool under running water, crack shells, and place peeled eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare the crawfish mixture: Sauté crawfish in melted butter with green onions and seasonings.
- Mix the egg yolks: Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasoning until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Fold the crawfish mixture into the egg yolk mixture until well blended.
- Assemble: Spoon or pipe filling into egg whites and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 22 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Chill before serving to enhance taste. Adjust spiciness according to preference by varying hot sauce levels.