Description
Delight your guests with these Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Phyllo Cups, where buttery phyllo pastry meets plump shrimp and creamy avocado in a burst of flavor. Perfect for appetizers or light meals, these elegant bites are a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable for personal taste, they promise to impress with every crispy, delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer phyllo sheets in muffin tins, brushing each layer with melted butter. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper until pink and slightly charred (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, mash avocados and mix in lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Spoon avocado mixture into cooled phyllo cups and top with sautéed shrimp.
- Return assembled cups to the oven for about 5 minutes to heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg