Serves: 6

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half lengthwise (see "Foolproof Hard Boiled Eggs")
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chives, chopped very fine
• 4 dashes of Tabasco, or another favorite hot sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 medium/large cooked shrimp peeled with tails intact
• Chili powder and chives for garnish

Steps

In a small bowl, place the egg yolks and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, chives, hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly. Salt and pepper to taste. Using a small spoon or a pastry bag fitted with a large tip, fill the egg-white shells halfway with egg yolk mixture. Place one shrimp on top of the filling with the tail standing up. Top the shrimp with another dollop of the egg yolk mixture. Garnish with chopped chives or a sprinkle of chili powder.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.