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Crispy shrimp wonton cup filled with lime sour cream and topped with Cajun-spiced shrimp and microgreens, served as an elegant appetizer

Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups with Lime Cream

Crispy baked wonton cups filled with bright lime sour cream and perfectly spiced shrimp. These easy shrimp wonton cups are a fresh, elegant appetizer that comes together quickly and delivers big flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 10 wonton cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 wonton wrappers
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 10 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ lime zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder or Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp sour cream
  • Microgreens for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush both sides of the wonton wrappers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Press each wrapper into a mini muffin pan to form a cup. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder or Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, just until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with lime juice and zest until smooth and creamy.
  4. To assemble, spoon a small dollop of lime sour cream into each cooled wonton cup. Top with one shrimp and garnish with microgreens if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make the wonton cups up to 6 hours ahead and store at room temperature in an airtight container.
  • Shrimp is best cooked shortly before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or a few drops of hot sauce to the lime cream.

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