Guacamole Shrimp Wonton Cups
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Guacamole Shrimp Wonton Cups
Description
This recipe uses round wonton wrappers pressed into a mini muffin tin and baked until golden and crisp. Shrimp seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and Cajun seasoning is grilled quickly until opaque and tender. Each wonton cup is then filled with guacamole and topped with a grilled shrimp, finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves for brightness.
The texture contrast between the crunchy wonton cup and the creamy guacamole complements the spicy, flavorful shrimp. Cooking methods include baking them to crisp shells and grilling the shrimp to impart a slight char and smoky notes while keeping them juicy.
These cups serve well as bite-sized appetizers for gatherings or casual meals. They present easily and combine elements of creamy, spicy, and fresh flavors in one convenient finger food.
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers round
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ cups guacamole homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a 24-cup mini muffin tin or coat with nonstick spray.
- Fit a wonton wrapper into each of the 24 muffin tins, pressing carefully to make sure there is an opening in the center.
- Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add shrimp to grill and cook, flipping once, until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Fill each wonton with 1 tablespoon guacamole and 1 shrimp.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.
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