Description
Spicy Shrimp Avocado Phyllo Cups deliver a zesty flavor explosion right in your hand. Crispy phyllo shells cradle succulent shrimp and creamy avocado for a quick, elegant appetizer that sparks conversation at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb large shrimp
Produce:
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Pastry & Seasonings:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F. Take 2 phyllo sheets, delicately brush each with melted butter, and gently press into a muffin tin. Repeat until you have 8 total layers.
- Bake phyllo cups for exactly 10 minutes, watching carefully until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of shrimp, sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for precisely 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn completely pink and develop slight char marks.
- Slice 2 ripe avocados in half and scoop flesh into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and ¼ cup chopped cilantro.
- Mash avocado mixture thoroughly, seasoning with salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Carefully spoon 1-2 tablespoons avocado mixture into each crispy phyllo cup.
- Top each cup with 2-3 sautéed shrimp, arranging them neatly.
- Return filled cups to 375°F oven for 5 minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
Notes
- Handle phyllo sheets gently, as they tear easily and dry out quickly, so cover unused sheets with a damp towel while working.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in these delicate appetizers.
- Toast chili powder briefly in the skillet before adding shrimp to enhance its smoky depth and release more complex flavors.
- For a gluten-free version, swap phyllo cups with small gluten-free tortilla cups or lettuce wraps to maintain the appetizer’s crisp structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-19 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg