How to Make Thai Shrimp Wonton Cups - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, and these Thai Shrimp Wonton Cups are no exception. This recipe takes the traditional shrimp wonton and gives it a Thai twist with the addition of spicy, tangy, and aromatic flavors. It's the perfect appetizer for a party or a delicious snack to enjoy on a lazy weekend.

The star of this dish is the tender and succulent shrimp, which is seasoned with a combination of Thai spices and herbs to give it a unique and irresist...

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Ingredients

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 8 ounces frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined
  • ½ lime
  • 7 ½ ounces chive-and-onion cream cheese spread
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 wonton cups

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Gently press a wonton wrapper into the bottom and up the sides of each prepared muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add garlic, ginger, and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Squeeze lime half into cream cheese in a bowl; stir to combine. Divide mixture evenly among cooled wonton cups, about 1 teaspoon each.
  • Top cream cheese mixture with 1/2 teaspoon Thai sweet chili sauce and one shrimp; sprinkle with chopped green onion.
  • Nutrition

    77 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Potassium: 45mg