Creamy Pesto Shrimp Wonton Cups
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
9 servings
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Calories
144 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Creamy Pesto Shrimp Wonton Cups
Description
This recipe starts by crisping wonton wrappers arranged in a muffin tin to form small edible cups. Large shrimp are sautéed with garlic then chopped finely and combined with softened cream cheese, pesto, and chopped green onions for a creamy, savory filling. The filling is spooned into the baked wonton cups and then garnished with scallions and red pepper flakes to add brightness and slight heat.
The wonton cups have a light, flaky crunch complementing the rich, herbaceous, and mildly tangy filling. Garlic and pesto bring distinct layers of flavor while green onions add freshness. This appetizer combines soft textures and crisp elements.
Medium or small shrimp may be substituted by adjusting quantity to fill the cups adequately. The recipe provides an estimated nutrition profile but can be modified as needed.
Ingredients
- 24 Shrimp large
- 18 wonton wrappers
- 1-2 tsp neutral cooking oil olive, avocado, coconut, generic cooking oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 TBSP pesto
- ⅓ cup green onion plus extra to garnish, chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes to garnish
- scallions to garnish
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, defrost. If using tail-on or shell-on, remove both to prep the shrimp. Set aside.
- Pre-heat oven to 365 degrees F.
- Spritz or rub a standard muffin tray with oil. (I like to use a natural avocado oil spray) and line each cup with two won-ton wrappers. After adding the first won-ton wrapper, place the second one on top so that the pointed corners do not cover each other and instead resemble a little sun pattern. For extra crunch you can also lightly spray the won-ton wrappers themselves with a little oil.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until crispy.
- In a pan heated to medium-high heat with 1-2 tsp oil or butter, add your shrimp and sauté until almost fully opaque and cooked through, then add your garlic and sauté an additional 30-60 seconds until fragrant and tender. Transfer mixture to a cutting boards and chop into small pieces. Add cream cheese to a medium bowl and warm for 30 seconds in the microwave to soften, then add your shrimp, pesto, green onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well then spoon into crispy baked wonton cups.
- I like to serve them up right away but if you need to wait to serve, they can be placed back in the oven for a few minutes to warm them up before eating. Garnish with additional green onion or chives and optional red pepper flakes for a bit of a zing. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use medium or small shrimp; adjust quantity to fill the wonton cups sufficiently.
- Lightly spraying the wonton wrappers with oil before baking helps achieve extra crispness.
- The filling blends savory shrimp with creamy pesto and green onion for a balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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