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Pesto Eggs with Shrimp

A touch of pesto brings deviled eggs to a whole new level!
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
Makes: 32 appetizers
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16hard-cooked eggs
1/2cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2teaspoon garlic powder
1/2teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1cup chopped cooked small shrimp
3tablespoons basil pesto
32cooked peeled deveined large shrimp
1.Cut eggs lengthwise in half with rippled vegetable cutter or sharp knife. Carefully remove yolks and place in small bowl; reserve egg white halves. Mix yolks, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt and red pepper until fluffy. Stir in chopped shrimp.
2.Carefully spoon yolk mixture into egg white halves. (If not making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.)
3.Just before serving, top each with about 1/4 teaspoon pesto. Top each with whole shrimp. Serve immediately.
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Hold eggs in cold water while peeling to make peeling a snap.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 80 (Calories from Fat 55 ); Total Fat 6 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 130 mg; Sodium 125 mg; Total Carbohydrate 0g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 6 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2 %; Iron 4 Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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