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Shrimp Taco Bites

Scrumptious bite-size shrimp taco bites are made simply with Mexican seasonings, a crunchy shell, and a creamy lime drizzle. The best mini appetizers usually pack the biggest flavor punch!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 43 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

For the Shells
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Shrimp
  • 24 small or medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
For the Lime Sauce
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest or juice
  • Optional Garnishes
  • shredded lettuce
  • Salsa Shredded Mexican Cheese
  • guacamole

Instructions

For the Shells
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Brush both sides of each wonton wrapper lightly with olive oil placing them in a mini muffin tin and pressing them into the bottom of the tin to create a cup.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
  4. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Cool for about 10 minutes.
For the Shrimp
  1. Combine the shrimp, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and cumin together in a medium bowl.
  2. Stir until the shrimp are all coated with seasonings.
  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Then add one tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and heat the oil for one minute.
  5. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they have turned light pink and slightly firm to the touch.
  6. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
For the Lime Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients and stir well to combine.
To Make the Bites
  1. Place a small amount of any desired optional garnishes to the bottom of each shell, ie lettuce, cheese, guacamole
  2. Next, place a shrimp on top of the garnishes with a shrimp
  3. Drizzle of small amount of lime sauce.

Notes

  • These bites do not store great since the wonton have a tendency to get soft from the sauces and garnishes.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bite Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 21mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 56IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bite
Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Potassium 21mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 56IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.