Healthy Crawfish Deviled Eggs Recipe



If you’re looking to upgrade classic deviled eggs with bold flavor without sacrificing nutrition, these Healthy Crawfish Deviled Eggs are the perfect choice. Light, creamy, and packed with lean protein, they combine Southern Cajun flair with smart ingredient swaps—making them ideal for parties, brunch, or meal-prep snacks.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • High in protein from eggs and crawfish

  • Lower in calories thanks to Greek yogurt instead of mayo

  • Big Cajun flavor with minimal added fat

  • Quick & easy—ready in under 30 minutes

🥗 Health Benefits

  • Eggs provide complete protein, choline, and healthy fats

  • Crawfish is low-fat, high-protein, and rich in vitamin B12

  • Greek yogurt adds creaminess with probiotics and less fat

  • Spices boost flavor without extra calories

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 halves)

  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled

  • ½ cup cooked crawfish tails (chopped)

  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (low-fat or fat-free)

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish)

  • ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped celery (optional, for crunch)

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the eggs
    Slice hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place them in a bowl.

  2. Make the filling
    Mash yolks with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  3. Add crawfish
    Gently fold in chopped crawfish and celery (if using).

  4. Fill the eggs
    Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites.

  5. Garnish & serve
    Sprinkle with smoked paprika and fresh herbs. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.

🔄 Healthy Variations

  • Extra spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne

  • Keto-friendly: Use full-fat Greek yogurt

  • Dairy-free: Replace yogurt with mashed avocado

  • Seafood swap: Use shrimp or crab if crawfish isn’t available

📊 Nutrition (Per 2 Halves – Approx.)

  • Calories: 90–100 kcal

  • Protein: 7–8 g

  • Fat: 5 g

  • Carbs: 1–2 g

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • As a high-protein appetizer for gatherings

  • Alongside a fresh green salad

  • Perfect for Easter, brunch, or meal prep


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