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Shrimp Taco Bites
Whether you are looking for a delicious appetizer or to change up taco night, these shrimp taco bites are a must!
They are easy to make, taste great warm or cold, and are a family fave around here.
Now, I am not a huge seafood person, but I love me some shrimp.
I can literally devour these all they are so delicious!
You can totally swap out the shrimp for scallops if those are more your thing.
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Shrimp Taco Bites
Impress your family and friends by making these deliciously easy Shrimp Taco Bites.
While these look pretty fancy, it’ll be our secret on how easy they are to make!
What You Will Need:
Lime Crema
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Shells
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Shrimp
- 24 small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish (optional)
- Shredded Lettuce
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Cotija
Yields: 24 Individual Bites
How To Make Shrimp Taco Bites
Follow along with the Shrimp Taco Bites step-by-step process photos and then find the printable recipe below!
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Gather all of the ingredients you will need to make the recipe.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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First, we want to prep the Lime Crema.
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and store in the fridge until ready to use.
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Now it is time to make the shells.
Lightly brush each side of the wonton wrappers with olive oil and press them into a mini muffin pan, creating a cup shape.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the wontons are crisp and golden brown around the edges.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes bit before assembling.
You can also put them on a wire cooling rack or a serving dish to assemble.
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Next, we want to make the shrimp.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.
Toss until the shrimp are all well coated.
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Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil and allow it to heat for one minute.
Add the shrimp (make sure they’re all in a single layer) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
The shrimp are ready when they’re light pink, opaque, and slightly firm to the touch.
Set the shrimp aside until ready to assemble.
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Time to assemble.
Add a small amount of your desired garnishes to the wonton shells, top with a shrimp and a drizzle of lime crema.
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Transfer to a serving plate.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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These don’t store great as the wonton gets soggy and they are impossible to reheat with the garnishes.
If wishing to use them as appetizers or finger foods at a party, I suggest preparing everything and keeping them unassembled until you are ready to serve and eat.
At that time you can quickly reheat the shrimp if you want, assemble and serve.
Shrimp Taco Bites
Ingredients
Lime Crema
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Shells
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Shrimp
- 24 small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish (optional)
- Shredded Lettuce
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Cotija
Instructions
Lime Crema:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Shells:
- Preheat your oven to 350. Lightly brush each side of the wonton wrappers with olive oil and press them into a mini muffin pan, creating a cup shape.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the wontons are crisp and golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Shrimp:
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Toss until the shrimp are all well coated.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat for one minute.
- Add the shrimp (make sure they’re all in a single layer) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. The shrimp are ready when they’re light pink, opaque, and slightly firm to the touch.
- Set the shrimp aside until ready to assemble.
Assemble:
- Add a small amount of your desired garnishes to the wonton shells, top with a shrimp and a drizzle of lime crema.
- Serve warm.
Notes
These don’t store great as the wonton gets soggy and they are impossible to reheat with the garnishes.
If wishing to use them as appetizers or finger foods at a party, I suggest preparing everything and keeping them unassembled until you are ready to serve and eat.
At that time you can quickly reheat the shrimp if you want, assemble and serve.
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