Best 5 Shrimp In Phyllo Cups Recipes

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Shrimp in phyllo cups is a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with shrimp that is wrapped in phyllo dough and then baked until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flaky pastry that is filled with succulent shrimp. This dish can be customized to your liking by adding different spices, herbs, and cheeses. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a special dish to impress your guests, shrimp in phyllo cups is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP IN PHYLLO CUPS



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I almost didn't make these appetizers for last year's Christmas party because I was running out of time, but I knew they'd be a tasty hit. Simple to make, the cups have few ingredients and look beautiful on the plate-very gourmet! This turned out to be one of the night's favorites, and they just flew off the plate. -Terri Edmunds, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (61-70 per pound), finely chopped
1 medium celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 packages (1.9 ounces each ) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix shrimp and celery. In a bowl, mix salad dressing, mayonnaise and lemon juice; pour over shrimp mixture. Stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Meanwhile, bake and cool tart shells according to package directions. Just before serving, fill shells with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP IN SPICED PHYLLO WITH TOMATO CHUTNEY



Shrimp in Spiced Phyllo with Tomato Chutney image

Categories     Tomato     Bake     Cocktail Party     Dinner     Shrimp     Spice     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 30 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 16

For tomato chutney
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For shrimp rolls
1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
6 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
30 large shrimp, shelled and deveined

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Make chutney:
  • Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté ginger, shallot, and garlic, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining chutney ingredients and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 4 minutes.
  • Make shrimp rolls:
  • Stir together nuts and curry powder.
  • Cover stack of phyllo with 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap, then a damp kitchen towel.
  • Remove 1 phyllo sheet, place on a work surface and brush well with butter. Sprinkle with one sixth spice mixture.
  • Stack 2 more phyllo sheets on top, buttering each and sprinkling each with spice mixture.
  • Cut spiced phyllo stack lengthwise into 5 strips, then cut each crosswise in thirds to make 15 (5 1/2- by 2 1/4-inch) rectangles.
  • Place 1 shrimp lengthwise on short end of 1 strip and roll up, leaving head and tail exposed; then roll up 14 more shrimp. Arrange, seams down, 1/2-inch apart, on a buttered baking sheet.
  • Make 15 more hors d'oeuvres with remaining (unused) phyllo sheets, butter, spice mixture, and shrimp and arrange on baking sheet.
  • Brush tops of rolls with some of remaining butter and bake in middle of oven until phyllo is golden and shrimp are cooked, about 12 minutes.
  • Serve shrimp rolls with chutney.

TEMPTING SHRIMP PHYLLO TARTS



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Writes Heather Melnick of Macedon, New York, "this appetizer has been a real hit at church receptions and family events." With shrimp, a little wine, and phyllo, these little tarts will "upscale" any party.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons white wine or fat-free milk
1/2 cup chopped cooked peeled shrimp
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and wine or milk. Stir in the shrimp, onion powder, salt and thyme. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. , Spoon filling by heaping teaspoonfuls into tart shells. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until shells are lightly browned. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY SHRIMP PHYLLO CUPS #RSC



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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This appetizer makes a statement with Sriracha sauce adding some kick to a healthy, pop-in-your-mouth appetizer! Your guests get a surprise crunch with baby carrots and red pepper in these morsels!

Provided by kitchenchemistrypro

Categories     Weeknight

Time 48m

Yield 30 mini cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1/3 cup baby carrots, finely chopped
1/3 cup red pepper, sweet, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup shrimp, cooked and finely chopped
1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup cream cheese, not fat free
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce, found in Asian aisle
2 (2 ounce) packages miniature phyllo cups

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add carrots, red pepper and shallot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine shrimp and 1Tbsp. of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning; toss to coat. Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, chives, lemon juice and Sriracha sauce; mix until blended. Stir 1 tablespoons of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning and reserved carrot mixture; mix well.
  • Place phyllo cups on a baking sheet. Carefully spoon a teaspoonful of shrimp mixture into each cup (do not overfill).
  • If serving immediately, bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Drizzle with Sriracha or sprinkle with additional chives if desired.
  • May be made up to 2 hours in advance, refrigerated and then baked.

MINI PHYLLO CUPS FILLED WITH SHRIMP SALAD (PAULA DEEN)



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This recipe is one of Paula Deen's recipes; posted on Foodnetwork.com. You can also substitute the shrimp filling with your favorite. Please note that the frozen shells are 15 count whereas the phyllo recipe below is 24 count ... so the actual count will depend on which you chose to use. ENJOY!

Provided by marisk

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 24-30 mini phyllo cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups shrimp, cooked, peeled, and finely diced, about 1 pound
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1 tablespoon green onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 count) package frozen miniature phyllo cups, thawed (or fresh, recipe follows)
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 sheets phyllo dough
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • SAUCE: Combine the shrimp, celery, and green onion in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Pour over the shrimp and stir gently to combine.
  • MINI PHYLLO CUPS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the garlic until fragrant.
  • Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface, brush it all over with the melted butter, sprinkle with a little parmesan and chopped parsley.
  • Top with another sheet and repeat 3 more times until 4 sheets have been used.
  • Cover the phyllo dough with a damp kitchen or paper towel while it sits on the counter to prevent it from drying out as you work.
  • Repeat the stack with the remaining sheets so you end up with 2 stacks.
  • With a large chef knife, cut each stack into 12 equal pieces, 4 by 3 inches.
  • Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Line each muffin cup with 1 of the phyllo pieces, gently pressing it down into the edges to form a cup. Repeat to make 24 mini phyllo caps.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and cool completely BEFOREfilling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 155.8, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • For the best results, use large shrimp that have been deveined and peeled.
  • If you don't have phyllo cups, you can use wonton wrappers or even puff pastry.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
  • If you want to make the shrimp in phyllo cups ahead of time, you can assemble them and then bake them just before serving.
  • These shrimp in phyllo cups are a great appetizer for a party or special occasion.

Conclusion:

Shrimp in phyllo cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both elegant and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these shrimp in phyllo cups a try. You won't be disappointed!

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