Deviled Eggs with Pickled Shrimp: A Bold & Elegant Party Starter
These deviled eggs get a flavorful upgrade with tangy pickled shrimp nestled atop creamy yolk filling. A perfect fusion of richness and brightness, they’re a showstopper at brunch, cocktail hour, or holiday gatherings.
🍴 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Pickled Shrimp:
- ½ lb cooked small shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Deviled Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika and fresh dill, for garnish
🔥 Instructions
Pickle the Shrimp:
In a bowl or mason jar, combine cooked shrimp, red onion, garlic, vinegar, oil, lemon juice, sugar, celery seed, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors infuse.
Boil and Peel the Eggs:
Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, then peel.
Make the Filling:
Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. In a bowl, mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Eggs:
Pipe or spoon the filling back into the egg whites. Top each deviled egg with a pickled shrimp and a sliver of red onion from the pickling jar.
Garnish and Serve:
Dust with paprika and add a small sprig of fresh dill to finish. Serve chilled and watch them disappear!
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Deviled Eggs with Pickled Shrimp
- 🥚 Deviled Egg Serving Tray — Keeps your eggs stable and stunningly presented.
- 🍤 Pickling Jars — Perfect for marinating shrimp or storing leftovers.
- 🔪 Egg Slicer — Uniform, clean egg halves every time.
- 🥄 Piping Bags with Tips — Make that yolk swirl extra fancy and professional.
- 🌿 Mini Herb Scissors — Quickly garnish with dill or parsley with precision.
💡 Helpful Tip: Make the pickled shrimp a day ahead to intensify the flavor. And don’t skip the onion—it adds a perfect bite to balance the richness of the eggs!