Easy Appetizer #Recipe: Curried Shrimp Cups

I recently received a copy of Muffin Tin Chef: 101 Savory Snacks, Adorable Appetizers, Enticing Entrees and Delicious Desserts

and the author spotlighted a number of creative ways to utilize muffin tins for tons of foods other than muffins! This easy appetizer recipe can be prepared ahead of time and assembled right when you need them. This makes it possible to socialize with your guests and still have some great food to serve!

Easy Appetizer:  Curried Shrimp Cups

 

Yield: 6 to 12

Curried Shrimp Cup (#recipe)

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Ingredients

• 24 wonton wrappers
• 2 tsps grapeseed or canola oil
• 1/2 cup lowfat yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• juice of 1/2 a lime
• 1 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 green onions (white and green parts) thinly sliced
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
3. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat both sides of the wonton wrappers with the oil
4. Press each wrapper into 24 mini muffin cups, making sure the bottoms are as flat as possible.
5. Lightly sprinkle with salt and bake until golden and crisp (about 8 to 10 minutes)
6. Carefully remove the wrappers from the muffin cups and cool on a wire rack.
7. In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, curry powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, green onions, and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Stir in the shrimp and mix well.
9. Divide the shrimp mixture among the wonton cups and serve.

 

Do you have any easy appetizer recipes that you would like to share? How do you find time to cook AND socialize at your get togethers?

 

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