Description
Crawfish Deviled Eggs are a delightful twist on a classic appetizer that combines creamy, velvety goodness with the rich flavors of crawfish. Perfect for parties, picnics, or casual gatherings, these deviled eggs are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. With just the right amount of spice and a touch of freshness from green onions and parsley, this unique dish is sure to impress your guests while providing a flavorful bite that celebrates the essence of Southern cuisine. Whip these up in just 22 minutes and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 eggs
- 12 oz. crawfish (defrosted if frozen)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tablespoon green onions (chopped finely)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1 stalk of celery (rinsed)
- 1 green onion (rinsed)
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a medium pot covered with water. Bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
- Boil for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and cover the pot. Set a timer for 11 minutes.
- Drain the eggs into a colander and rinse under warm running water to cool.
- Once cooled, peel the eggs and place them in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté crawfish with chopped green onions and seasonings.
- Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and seasonings until smooth. Fold in cooked crawfish mixture.
- Pipe or spoon the filling back into egg whites and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half egg (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 131mg