Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups (Printable)
Crisp baked wonton cups topped with savory shrimp and zesty lime cream—bright, bite-sized appetizers ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wonton Cups
01 - 12 square wonton wrappers
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Shrimp Filling
03 - 9 oz small shrimp, peeled and deveined
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
→ Lime Cream
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - Zest of 1 lime
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves
17 - Extra lime zest
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly brush a standard 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil.
02 - Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, pleating the edges as needed to create a cup shape. Brush the wrappers lightly with additional vegetable oil.
03 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from the tin and set aside to cool completely.
04 - Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped chili. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Stir in soy sauce and honey, then cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat and chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces if needed.
06 - In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
07 - Spoon a portion of the shrimp filling into each cooled wonton cup. Top each with a generous dollop of lime cream.
08 - Finish with sliced spring onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and a sprinkle of extra lime zest. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The wonton cups bake into perfect little edible bowls that look impressive but require zero pastry skills.
- Lime cream cuts through the richness of the shrimp and ties every bite together with a bright citrusy kick.
02 -
- Wonton cups lose their crunch quickly once filled, so assemble them no more than 15 minutes before serving or the bottoms will soften.
- Overbaking the wrappers by even two minutes turns them from golden to bitter, so check them at the 8 minute mark.
03 -
- Use the back of a spoon to press the wrappers firmly into the muffin corners so they hold their shape while baking.
- Chill the lime cream for at least 10 minutes before serving because the flavors meld and the texture thickens beautifully in the fridge.