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Home » Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle Sandwich

Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle Sandwich

By Shelby Ruttan

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This Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle is a delicious low carb sandwich that is perfect for lunch! Full of tasty ingredients like shrimp, avocado, and bacon, this Keto Friendly lunch can be prepared ahead of time and assembled later, making it an easy portable meal.

Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle Sandwich

A Keto Sandwich worth trying!

I have always had a problem with making sandwiches since we started following the keto diet. Low carb breads have been a difficult thing for my husband to transition to. I also found that the texture didn’t always lend well to a sandwich unless I toasted the bread and then it may still not be study enough. I started making Kim’s Low Carb Bagel Recipe to make sandwiches with those. However, while I love keto bagels, trying to get my hubby to eat a one is not an easy task!

So, I had to find a way to make a sandwich my husband would eat. I happened across an Instagram post where I was introduced to the Chaffle. The waffle iron got pulled out of the cabinet and I immediately tried it!  I quickly discovered this delicious treat literally firms up as it cools down. I tried it on hubby and it passed the test. Next step was this Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle Sandwich.

What is a Chaffle Sandwich?

It seems the Chaffle became an overnight sensation on Instagram. The chaffle recipe is basically a beaten egg with 1/2 cup of your choice of cheese that is poured into your waffle maker and cooked until crispy brown. It is also absolutely delicious! You can flavor it anyway your heart desires. Make it savory or sweet. For this Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle I decided upon a savory flavor.

I’m not sure who the genius is that came up with this idea, but I am going to be forever grateful to them for it. The Chaffle has opened up new doors for us and I will be enjoying it in many different forms going forward!

The top of a chaffle sandwich

How to make a Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle Sandwich

Making this sandwich is super easy! I make all of the chaffles first. They don’t need to be hot to make this sandwich. As a matter of fact, it’s easier if the waffle has cooled down because it is sturdier and can hold the fillings much easier.

I wanted a blend of flavors that would be super delicious and irresistible to my family and myself. Kim’s Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese Spread is what I used to spread on the sandwich. It turned out to be a delicious, slightly sweet contrast of flavor!

I love sweet and heat combined. We also love shrimp! Because of this, I decided to saute some shrimp with cajun seasoning. And, I even included some of the cajun spice in the waffle! Toppings can be whatever you enjoy. We chose avocado, tomatoes, and red onion.

A chaffle with all the toppings

Make the Chaffle Sandwich the way you like it

This particular keto recipe lends well to many different toppings. Below are some ideas you may want to consider when making this recipe.

  • Substitute chicken tenders that have been cooked with cajun seasoning for the shrimp.
  • Drizzle the sandwich with some Low Carb Thousand Island Salad Dressing instead of the cream cheese spread.
  • Make an open faced waffle sandwich and top it off with some homemade salsa and sour cream.
  • Substitute a keto biscuit for the waffles and make mini sandwiches.
  • Cut the waffle sandwich in quarters and serve them as appetizers.

A whole chaffle sandwich on a plate with cherry tomato garnish

What to serve with Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffles

You may be wondering what you might serve with these a Chaffle sandwich. These Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffles are pretty hearty and are great to make and serve as a half sandwich for lunch with a small side dish. Southern Green Beans or Sweet Bell Pepper Salad would be a great choice of a side dish for lunch. If you prefer something similar to chips, then these Keto Zucchini Chips are incredibly tasty!

Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle cut in half to show inside of sandwich

Thank you Shelby for this fantastic looking chaffle sandwich recipe!

Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle

Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Chaffle is a delicious and sturdy keto sandwich for lunch! Full of spicy flavors with shrimp, bacon, and avocado!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, chaffle, shrimp
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Shelby Ruttan

Ingredients

Cajun Flavored Chaffle

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning

Chaffle Sandwich Filling

  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp bacon grease (or avocado oil)
  • 4 slices bacon cooked
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 recipe Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese Spread optional
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Whisk together 4 large eggs. Add 2 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese and 1 tsp of the cajun seasoning. Pour 1/4 cup of cheese and egg mixture on a mini waffle maker. Cook until the chaffle is browned. Repeat with remaining egg and cheese batter.
  • In a large bowl, add shrimp and toss with the remaining 1 tsp of cajun seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook with bacon grease in a skillet over medium high heat until shrimp is opaque. Remove cooked shrimp from skillet and set aside. Let cool if desired.
  • To assemble the Chaffle Sandwich: Spread bacon scallion cream cheese over one side of a chaffle. Layer the shrimp, bacon, avocado, and red onion on top of the chaffle. Cover with another chaffle. Serve as desired.

Notes

You should get 8 chaffles and use two per sandwich.
Please refer to Kim's recipe Nutrition Information on Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese Spread. This was not calculated into the sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.01g | Protein: 47.59g | Fat: 32.22g | Sodium: 1122mg | Fiber: 2.6g

Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese

About Shelby Ruttan

Shelby RuttanShelby is is a former Office Administrator who now is self-employed growing her business. Born and raised in Northern New York, near the 1000 Islands, she and her husband relocated to Albany, NY area where they have lived the last 9 years. She focuses on creating quick and easy recipes that will satisfy the picky eater in your family who needs to follow a low-carb/keto diet. Being empty nesters, she often will create recipes for two to keep variety in their meals.

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  1. AvatarJustin

    February 24, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    Hello! Great recipes, though I just wanted to share that your work may have been plagiarized in an Amazon book. The original link seems to have been removed, but as of this writing, the book was found here: (…LCM removed the link…)

    Just wanted to let you know, in case you wanted to report it or anything. I was asked to review the book (and obviously gave it a 1-star, pointing out the plagiarism). Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kim HardestyKim Hardesty

      February 24, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      Hi Justin, I really appreciate the heads up. Amazon was supposed to take down the listing since it is made up entirely of plagiarized content. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Have a wonderful week. -Kim

      Reply
  2. AvatarAlicia

    February 15, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    This looks delicious. I don’t know if you knew it, but this recipe and photo are in the book Keto Chaffle Recipes Cookbook. I looked inside the book online to see if it would be worth the cost. Many of the recipes seemed to be copied from the internet (although strangely reworded to seem like they were written by a bot at times) so I searched for matching ones and yours came up here. I don’t know if you gave permission for it to be used but I thought I’d give you a heads up.

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    • Kim HardestyKim Hardesty

      February 17, 2021 at 10:14 am

      Thank you, Alicia. Yes, this another blogger in one of my Facebook groups just mentioned this. I think it may have been removed already. I appreciate you watching out for us bloggers. I will contact the blogger who contributed this recipe and post so she can pursue the issue if she chooses. Thanks again. Have a most blessed day. -Kim

      Reply
  3. AvatarKaren

    September 30, 2019 at 6:30 am

    I have tried to make chaffles but they always stick to the waffle iron. Any tips? Thanks so much

    Reply
    • KimKim

      September 30, 2019 at 6:47 am

      Hi Karen. I had a problem of them sticking, too. I finally bought a new waffle iron and didn’t experience any more sticking. My previous waffle iron was about 15 years old, but in good shape but just couldn’t handle the egg. -Kim

      Reply
  4. AvatarKathy Landis

    September 23, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    I have a question. I don’t have a waffle maker so would this “batter” cook well in a frypan like a pancake?
    Thanks!

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    • KimKim

      September 24, 2019 at 8:34 am

      Hi Kathy. No. The batter would not cook like a pancake, but more like an omelet. -Kim

      Reply

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