You’ll love these spicy and flavorful Shrimp Wonton Cups, perfect for a super easy party appetizer or an elegant and impressive game day snack!
When you want something bold that will make a statement, try this Cajun shrimp appetizer. An impressive and flavorful dish that’s simple to make and will be a hit with any crowd!
This wonton cups recipe yields a tray full of handheld appetizers that guests, family, and friends won’t be able to get enough of! With the flavors of seafood, Cajun spices, and citrus, this is a crispy and satisfying bite. Pair it with some Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp for the ultimate seafood appetizer combo! Or, try these savory Loaded Potato slices, made in the air fryer.
These wonton cups with shrimp are packed with bold Cajun flavors and a creamy citrus sauce.
Why You’ll Love These Wonton Cups with Shrimp
Made with store bought wonton wrappers for convenience, this crispy shrimp wonton recipe is your new favorite seafood appetizer.
Perfect for pleasing a crowd, these adorable and flavorful shrimp wonton wrappers are super shareable and fun to eat with your hands!
Cajun-spiced shrimp comes together with a citrus sour cream sauce in a golden brown, crispy wonton cup for a fantastic blend of flavors.
Deceptively easy to make, this wonton shrimp appetizer will make you the star of your next happy hour! Perfect for fans of seafood and spicy, satisfying flavors.
Cajun Shrimp Wonton Cup Ingredients
It only takes a handful of ingredients and cooking supplies to put together this delicious seafood appetizer!
- Wonton Wrappers – egg roll wrappers cut into four also work.
- Olive Oil Spray – ensures that the wontons get nice and crispy and golden brown in the oven.
- Cajun Seasoning – an easy way to pack a punch of flavor with a premade blend of seasonings.
- Large Shrimp – peeled and deveined for easy eating.
- Lime – contrasts the Cajun seasoning with some acidic citrus flavor.
- Baby Spinach Leaves – makes this appetizer a bit more substantial and adds some color variation as well as nutrition.
- Light Sour Cream – helps counteract the spiciness of the shrimp and gives the dish a nice cool finish.
- Fresh Lime Juice – for a burst of extra lime flavor in the sour cream.
- Lime Zest – deepens the citrus flavor that perfectly pairs with seafood.
Cajun Shrimp Wonton Recipe
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a mini muffin pan, press wonton wrappers down into the cups. Make sure they go to the bottom of the pan and then push back the corners. Spray with cooking oil and bake the wonton cups for 8 minutes or until browned. Cool on a wire rack.
It’s so simple to make the wonton cups using store bought wrappers and a mini muffin tin!
- Using a microplane, zest the lime and set aside for serving.
- Mix the Cajun seasoning, shrimp and lime zest in a small mixing bowl. Make sure the shrimp is thoroughly coated.
Lime zest and Cajun seasoning come together to give your shrimp and spicy and mouth-watering flavor!
- Once well coated lay out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
To cook the shrimp, simply season and pop it in the oven!
- In a small bowl, stir the sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest together.
The sour cream sauce with lime is what pulls everything together and rounds out the flavor palette.
- Place 1-2 baby spinach leaves in each baked wonton cup.
Once all of the components are ready, it’s so easy to assemble these wonton cups with shrimp!
- Add a small dollop of the sour cream mixture in each cup and top with a single cooked shrimp.
Wonton Cups FAQs
What is a shrimp cup?
Almost like miniature shrimp tacos, shrimp cups are a simple appetizer or side dish made by placing cooked shrimp into a baked wonton wrapper. The toppings and seasonings can be easily customized based on your taste, but the flavors are often spicy and paired with sour cream and lime.
What are wonton cups made of?
All you need to make your own wonton cups are store bought wonton wrappers! With a bit of oil spray and a few minutes in the oven, the wrappers will crisp up and become the perfect receptacle for a delicious finger food appetizer.
Can I bake my wonton cups ahead of time?
Absolutely! If you want to save on time, bake the wonton cups up to a day in advance. Be sure to let them fully cool, then transfer to an airtight container and store in a place that’s cool and dry. This will ensure they stay crispy.
I recommend waiting to assemble the cups until it’s time to serve them. The shrimp will most likely be best fresh cooked, as will the sour cream sauce.
Cajun Shrimp Wonton Cups will be a hit at your party!
Popular Variations and Substitutions
- For additional toppings, use green onions or chives.
- Instead of spinach, you could also use arugula or a similar leafy green as the bed for your spinach inside the wonton cups.
- Can’t find Cajun seasoning? Make your own with: paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, and thyme. Check out this post for all of the measurements you’ll need!
- Shrimp and Scallop Wontons – For even more seafood goodness, cook up some seared scallops with the same Cajun seasoning and include them in your shrimp wonton cups. It may be helpful to cut the scallops into smaller pieces, depending on the size of your wonton cups.
- Shrimp Cream Cheese Wontons – If you’d like an even creamier version of this appetizer, swap the sour cream for cream cheese. This will add a similar tang with a thicker consistency and will contrast the bright and spicy flavor of the shrimp.
This crispy and flavorful shrimp appetizer is a fun and handheld treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
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- Tipsy Texan Cocktail – Fizzy and refreshing, this cocktail combines tequila with ginger ale, cranberry juice, and peach liqueur for a unique and refreshing blend of flavors.
- Cuban Mojito – Perfect for any fans of white rum, this authentic mojito is bursting with cool mint flavor and sweet citrus.
- Blood Orange Tequila Spritzer – With a distinct and floral citrus flavor, this light cocktail is majorly sippable and the perfect way to cool off on a hot day.
- Cajun Shrimp Tacos – This recipe from Slender Kitchen is the perfect way to use up any leftover shrimp you might have and include that tasty Cajun seasoning!
Spicy Shrimp Wontons Recipe
Shrimp Wonton Cups - Spicy Cajun
These spicy and crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups are packed with Cajun flavors and served with a cool lime sour cream sauce!
Ingredients
- Wonton wrappers
- Olive oil spray
- Cajun Seasoning
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lime
- Baby spinach leaves
- 3 tablespoons light sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Lemon Zest, separated
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a mini muffin pan, press the wonton wrappers down into the cups.
- Cook for 8 mins until browned. Cool on wire rack.
- Zest the lime and set aside for serving.
- Mix the Cajun seasoning, shrimp and lime zest in a small mixing bowl.
- Once well coated lay out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- In a small bowl, stir the sour cream, lime juice, and zest together.
- Place 1-2 baby spinach leaves in each wonton cup.
- Add a small dollop of the sour cream mixture in each cup and top with a single cooked shrimp.
Notes
- Egg roll wrappers (cut into 4) will work in place of wonton wrappers.
- To make your own Cajun seasoning, combine paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, thyme, onion powder, and oregano.
- The cream sauce can also be made with cream cheese for a thicker and more substantial base.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 30Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 341mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g