Carter Family Recipes

Guacamole Shrimp Wonton Cups
Crisp wonton cups filled with guacamole and cajun grilled shrimp. A quick and easy appetizer sure to impress everyone!

Ingredients

  • 24 round won ton wrappers
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups guacamole, homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly oil a 24-cup mini muffin tin or coat with nonstick spray.
  3. Fit a wonton wrapper into each of the 24 muffin tins, pressing carefully to make sure there is an opening in the center.
  4. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add shrimp to grill and cook, flipping once, until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes on each side.
  7. Fill each wonton with 1 tablespoon guacamole and 1 shrimp.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.
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