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Tequila Lime Shrimp Taco Bites

Mini wonton cups filled with guacamole and topped with shrimp are the perfect, easy to make two-bite appetizer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 24 Taco Bites
Calories: 66 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1 pound shrimp, 21-25 count, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup guacamole

Instructions

Wonton Cups
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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. and spray a 24 cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Nestle one wonton wrapper down into each of the 24 muffin cups. Bake the cups for about 6 minutes or until golden brown.
Tequila Lime Shrimp
  1. In a medium sized bowl whisk together the tequila, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, hot sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until they are all coated.
  2. Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over high heat. Spray the skillet with cooking spray then dump in the shrimp and most of the marinade.
  3. Cook the shrimp for approximately one minute then flip them oven and cook the other side for another minute or so, just until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet onto a plate.
Assembling the Taco Bites
  1. Spoon one heaping teaspoon of guacamole into each wonton cup. Place 1-2 shrimp on top of the guacamole. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • These are best assembled right before serving to prevent the guacamole from browning and the wonton cups from becoming soft.
  • The shrimp and wonton cups can both be made a day in advance.

Nutrition Information

Calories 66kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Taco Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66

% Daily Value*

Calories 66kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%

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