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Tequila Lime Shrimp Phyllo Cups
4.7 from 9 votes

Tequila Lime Shrimp Phyllo Cups

These tequila lime shrimp phyllo cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer. Slightly spicy but with a dollop of cooling lime sour cream sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 30 cups
Calories: 23 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

For shrimp:
  • 30 Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • salt to taste, kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced
For sour cream:
  • 4 ounces sour cream
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro chopped
For cups:
  • 30 phyllo dough toasted, Athens mini shells
  • microgreens

Instructions

For shrimp:
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  1. In a medium-sized bowl add shrimp and toss with cumin, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large pan set over medium-high heat add shrimp, tequila, and lime juice.
  3. Cook until the shrimp is fully cooked and pink in color, remove from the heat. Toss with minced cilantro.
For sour cream:
  1. In a small bowl whisk all ingredients together.
For cups:
  1. Fill the bottom of each toasted phyllo cup with sour cream mixture, top with micro greens, and place a warm shrimp on top.
  2. Serve shortly after making or the phyllo cup may start to lose its crunch.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 23kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 59mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 23kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 59mg 2%

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