Description
Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups are a quick and elegant appetizer made with baked wonton wrappers filled with a creamy shrimp, cheese, garlic, and herb mixture. They are golden, crunchy, savory, and perfect for parties, holidays, game day, or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
1. 24 wonton wrappers
2. 1 lb / 450 g shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into small bite-size pieces
3. 4 oz / 115 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
4. 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6. 2 green onions, finely chopped
7. 2 garlic cloves, minced
8. 1 tbsp mayonnaise
9. 1 tsp lemon juice
10. 1/2 tsp paprika
11. 1/2 tsp salt
12. 1/4 tsp black pepper
13. Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
14. Cooking spray, for greasing the muffin pan and lightly coating the wrappers
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, gently folding the corners and sides so the wrapper fits the shape of the pan.
3. Lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray, then bake for 5 minutes until they begin to crisp and hold their shape.
4. While the wrappers are baking, make the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and the shrimp is fully coated in the creamy cheese mixture.
6. Remove the partially baked wonton cups from the oven. Spoon the shrimp filling evenly into each cup, filling each one generously.
7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the tops are golden, hot, and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cups cool for a few minutes before serving so they hold together better.
9. Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve warm.
Notes
These wonton cups are best served fresh while the shells are crisp.
If using cooked shrimp, chop it finely and reduce the final bake time a little.
The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180