Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or brush with melted butter.

Step 2: Gently press each wonton wrapper into the muffin cups, allowing the edges to stick up slightly and crisp up. Brush lightly with melted butter.

Step 3: Bake the wonton cups for 8-10 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 4: While the cups bake, cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and toss with minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 5: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.

Step 6: Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and combined with the shrimp. Season with salt to taste.

Step 7: Spoon the warm shrimp mixture into each crispy wonton cup and top with fresh chopped chives. Serve immediately while the cups are still warm and crispy.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store leftover wonton cups and shrimp filling separately in airtight containers. The cups will stay crispy for up to 2 days, while the filling keeps for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

To reheat, warm the shrimp filling gently in a skillet over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Crisp up the wonton cups in a 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes, then assemble just before serving for the best texture.

These cups can be prepared ahead of time and assembled right before guests arrive for maximum crispiness and freshness.