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Coconut Shrimp Wonton Cups
These coconut shrimp wonton cups are the perfect baked alternative to fried coconut shrimp. We love this quick and easy appetizer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- 20 large raw shrimp (peeled + cleaned)
- 10 won-ton wrappers
- natural cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil are my favorite)
- 4 TBSP shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 3-4 TBSP panko breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 TBSP butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce for dipping or drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees F.
- If using frozen shrimp, defrost before using.
- Spritz a mini muffin pan with olive oil and line with wonton wrappers to create cups [see photo below]. Set aside.
- In a small pan over medium-high heat, sauté your shrimp in melted butter, adding minced garlic towards the end to prevent burning.
- While the shrimp cook, heat up another small pan and toast your coconut and panko. It should turn golden rather quickly so keep an eye on it. This only takes a minute or two.
- The shrimp will be done in just a few minutes, when they begin curl and turn opaque. Then they're ready for the oven!
- Place two shrimp at the bottom of each wonton cup and then top with the sauteed panko/coconut/parsley mixture. If preferred, you can also toss everything together in the pan with the shrimp and then spoon the mixture in all at once.
- Spritz a teeny bit more olive oil on top of each cup and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- You'll want to immediately stuff you face, let them cool a little so you don't burn the roof of your mouth, which is exactly what I always do. Whoops! Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley (optional but the color pop rocks my world) and serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Looking for won-ton wrappers at your local grocery store? They're located in the chilled section near the bagged salads and tofu.
- Using medium shrimp? You should be able to fit 3 in each won-ton cup so feel free to use 30 medium shrimp instead of 20 large. you can add a little extra garlic too as desired.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.