{"id":350428,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/shrimp-in-phyllo-cups\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T20:25:12","slug":"shrimp-in-phyllo-cups","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/shrimp-in-phyllo-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"Shrimp in Phyllo Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"
Throwing parties is fantastic. Spending time prepping food for a party? Not so much. Luckily, there are plenty of easy appetizer recipes<\/a> to choose from that take no time at all. Shrimp in phyllo cups are so effortless and elegant, your guests will think you worked all day in the kitchen (we won’t tell if you don’t!). Do a little prep beforehand, and you can create the savory bites just minutes before the party begins.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, mix the cooked shrimp and celery. In a separate bowl, stir together the salad dressing, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, for one hour.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Making the salad beforehand allows the flavors to meld and balance.<\/p>\n While the shrimp filling is chilling, bake and cool the tart shells according to the package directions.<\/p>\n Just before serving, fill the phyllo shells with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle each shrimp phyllo with parsley.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Don’t fill the shells too far in advance, or you might end up with soggy shrimp cups.<\/p>\n Because the phyllo cups will get soggy over time, storing the shrimp filling separately is best. Place unused shrimp filling in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to three days. Store the baked phyllo cups in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator; they’ll last two to three days, and you’ll need to reheat them before using them.<\/p>\n Because the shrimp filling is cold, it’s best to bake only as many phyllo cups as needed. These appetizers are best the day they’re made. If you have leftover shrimp filling, you can bake more phyllo cups as needed.<\/p>\n You can make the shrimp filling a day or two in advance. For the crispiest texture, bake the phyllo cups immediately before filling.<\/p>\n If you are using frozen cooked shrimp, you only need to allow the shrimp to thaw in the refrigerator, ideally overnight. For uncooked frozen shrimp<\/a>, you have many options: Cook them on the stovetop, in the oven, in an air-fryer or on the grill. Because you’ll want to chill the shrimp before adding them to the rest of the filling, the easiest method is to boil them on the stovetop. Add the frozen or thawed shrimp to a pot of boiling water (use one quart of water per pound of shrimp). Cook them until they turn pink, about two to three minutes. Immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Drain them and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them.<\/p>\n Instead of phyllo cups, you could bake mini pie crusts in a muffin tin. You could also make your own phyllo shells using sheets of phyllo pastry. To do so, lay a sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean working surface and brush it with melted butter. Layer another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with butter. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets until you have five layers. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into equal-sized squares. Press each square into a mini muffin tin, and gently poke the bottom of each phyllo cup with a fork. Bake them in a 350\u00b0F oven for 10 minutes, or until they’re lightly browned. Remove the shells immediately from the muffin tin and allow them to cool on a wire rack.<\/p>\n Leftover shrimp salad makes an excellent filling for sandwiches or wraps. For a low-carb snack, spoon the shrimp onto a lettuce leaf or endive spear.<\/p>\n Shrimp in phyllo are perfect to serve with other one-bite party foods<\/a>. Some other favorite crowd-pleasing appetizer recipes include a fruit and cheese platter<\/a>, Buffalo chicken dip<\/a>, bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers<\/a> and party meatballs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Shrimp in phyllo cups require only a few ingredients and minimal prep time. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the shrimp filling<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Bake the phyllo shells<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Fill the phyllo shells<\/h3>\n
JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Shrimp in Phyllo Cups Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Shrimp in Phyllo Cups<\/h2>\n
Can you reheat phyllo cups?<\/h3>\n
Can you make shrimp in phyllo cups in advance?<\/h3>\n
Shrimp in Phyllo Cups Tips<\/h2>\n
JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What’s the best way to cook shrimp for shrimp cups?<\/h3>\n
What else can you use instead of phyllo cups?<\/h3>\n
What can you do with leftover shrimp filling?<\/h3>\n
What else can you serve with shrimp in phyllo cups?<\/h3>\n