Shrimp Bites
Your guests will think you hired a caterer when you serve these deceptively simple shrimp bites that pair a deliciously creamy filling with chopped shrimp and crisped phyllo shells.
My favorite appetizers to serve at parties are the ones where people take one bite and say, “Wait … you made these?” This recipe for shrimp bites never fails to get that reaction. The creamy filling paired with chopped shrimp and a crisp, buttery crust creates a deliciously rich and impressive fancy appetizer. But just because the shrimp bites taste as if they came out of a professional kitchen doesn’t mean they’re difficult or time-consuming. These tasty bites are simple to make and come together in under 30 minutes.
Shrimp Bite Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh parsley
- Dried minced onion
- Worcestershire sauce
- Seafood seasoning
- Cooked peeled shrimp
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
Directions
Step 1: Make the filling
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until blended.
Add the parsley, dried onion, Worcestershire sauce and seafood seasoning, and mix well.
Stir in the shrimp and mozzarella cheese.
Step 2: Bake the shrimp bites
Spoon the filling into the phyllo tart shells.
Place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the shells are lightly browned.
The shrimp bites can be served warm or cold.
How to Store Shrimp Bites
Leftover shrimp bites can be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in a 350º oven for five to six minutes or until crisp.
Shrimp Bite Tips
How can I dress up shrimp bites?
These shrimp bites are delicious as they are, but if you are looking to make them your own, try adding a dollop of fresh guacamole or diced avocado when they come out of the oven. The creamy, cool texture and mildly sweet, buttery flavor are the perfect pairing.
Can I make these shrimp bites spicy?
Top each shrimp bite with a thin slice of jalapeño or Serrano chile pepper to add a bit of heat and a pop of color.
What else can I make with phyllo tart shells?
Have extra frozen phyllo tart shells? They work with both sweet and savory fillings, from these shrimp bites to recipes like our sweet potato tartlets, lemon curd tartlets and baklava tartlets.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1 cup finely chopped cooked peeled shrimp
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
Directions
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1In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until blended. Add the parsley, onion, Worcestershire sauce and seafood seasoning; mix well. Stir in shrimp and mozzarella cheese.
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2Spoon filling into tart shells. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until shells are lightly browned. Serve warm or cold.
