These shrimp wonton appetizers are incredibly quick and easy to make! Full of various textures and flavors, it’s an exciting party in your mouth! After all, a little tang and a little spice make everything nice. The zesty lime brightens up the creamy avocado and seared juicy shrimp.
Enjoy Now Your Shrimp Wonton Appetizers or Prepare Ahead of Time
This shrimp wonton recipe is great to whip up when you’re craving a quick snack or preparing to please a crowd.
The wontons only take a few minutes to bake in the oven and come out just as crispy as your favorite chips. But without the greasy oil. It’s insaneeee!
You can even prepare these wonton appetizers ahead of time. Bake the wonton wrappers, let them cool completely, then keep them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To prepare the shrimp, season, sear, and store the shrimp in a separate airtight container. Mix the sauce together and keep it in a small Tupperware. When you’re ready to serve, mix the shrimp in the sauce, gently fold in the diced avocado, then scoop onto the crispy wontons. Then get ready for an insane crunch!
I love how light and healthy this snack is, SO perfect for hot summer weather! Your friends and family will be wowed with this simply delicious shrimp wonton recipe that takes only minutes to make!
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Shrimp Wonton Appetizers
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 18 wonton wrappers
- 1 pound shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 avocado finely diced
- 1 red chili thinly sliced
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly brush wontons with a little oil, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheets, working in batches if needed so the wontons don’t overlap. Cook wonton wrappers for 3-5 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat a large pan on medium-high heat then add about a tablespoon of oil. Toss in shrimp and cook until they’re pink and slightly charred. Transfer them to a cutting board and give them a rough chop.
- Toss the shrimp in the sauce, then gently fold in the avocado and chilies. Serve with the crispy wonton chips on the side and enjoy!
Notes
- Wonton Wrappers: You can easily find wonton wrappers at local Asian markets in the refrigerated section.
Nutrition
Exact calculations may vary. For the most accurate nutritional information, use your preferred nutrition calculator, actual ingredients, and quantities used for the recipe. Please consult with your physician or registered dietitian if more precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.
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