A chilled egg salad with Cajun-spiced shrimp, bacon, avocado, and a lemony dressing. Cook the shrimp first and cool them before folding everything together.
The measured recipe and complete sequence are in the card below. Read the method once before starting, then keep the ingredients close by.
Table of Contents
What you need
Gather and measure the ingredients before turning on the cooker. Keep optional adjustments small so the finished texture remains predictable.
- 2 thick cut bacon slices
- 1/2 lb shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp bacon grease
- 3 hot sauce dashes (up to 4)
- 6 eggs (hard boiled and diced)
- 1/2 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion or shallots (diced)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped and more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup mixed microgreens (optional)
How to prepare it
Let the cooked shrimp cool before adding them to the mayonnaise dressing. Fold the eggs and avocado in gently to keep distinct pieces.
The order matters: prepare the base first, add the remaining ingredients, then use the cooker time in the card. Check the final texture and seasoning before serving.
Serving and storage
Serve chilled. Keep this egg-and-seafood salad refrigerated and do not leave it out for extended periods.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, but add avocado close to serving time for the best color.
How do I know shrimp are cooked?
They should be opaque and cooked through.
Conclusion
The card below keeps the ingredient amounts, cooker setting and timing together. Use the visual doneness cues in addition to the clock.
Recipe card
PrintCreole Shrimp Egg Salad
A chilled egg salad with Cajun-spiced shrimp, bacon, avocado, and a lemony dressing. Cook the shrimp first and cool them before folding everything together.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 thick cut bacon slices
- 1/2 lb shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp bacon grease
- 3 hot sauce dashes (up to 4)
- 6 eggs (hard boiled and diced)
- 1/2 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion or shallots (diced)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped and more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup mixed microgreens (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp; drain and crumble it.
- Toss shrimp with oil and Cajun seasoning, then cook about 2 minutes per side until opaque. Cool.
- Stir mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, zest, paprika, and hot sauce into a dressing.
- Fold chopped hard-boiled eggs, shrimp, bacon, avocado, onion, and parsley through the dressing.
- Chill promptly and serve over greens or in a sandwich.
