Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Phyllo Cups
Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Phyllo Cups are a flavorful appetizer combining crispy phyllo dough with zesty shrimp and creamy avocado. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (2 cups per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sheets phyllo dough
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush three sheets of phyllo dough with olive oil, cut them into 4-inch squares, and layer them in a muffin tin to create cups.
- Bake the phyllo cups for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the shrimp in olive oil with chili powder and paprika until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix diced avocados, cilantro, lime juice, and cooked shrimp.
- Fill each baked phyllo cup with the shrimp mixture and top with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 phyllo cups (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in jalapeños or hot sauce in the shrimp mixture. If you don't have phyllo dough, tortilla chips can be a crunchy alternative.
Find it online: https://masonrecipes.com/spicy-shrimp-avocado-phyllo-cups/