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Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Bites

Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Bites: Easy Turkey Bacon Twist

These Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Bites are quick to make yet impressive, ideal for entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Fish and Seafood, seafood appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 34 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • chef's knife
  • microplane
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk
  • piping bag
  • large zip top bag

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box phyllo cups 15 per box
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 4-5 large pre-cooked shrimp peeled, tails off, deveined, and chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the homemade cocktail sauce

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish or according to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, black pepper, Old Bay, and lemon zest.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a corner of a sandwich size zip top bag.
  • Use scissors to snip off a small corner of the plastic bag.
  • Pipe approximately ½ tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into each phyllo cup.
  • To make the cocktail sauce, stir together all the cocktail sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Top each cream cheese stuffed phyllo cup with a dollop of cocktail sauce and some of the cooked and chopped shrimp.
  • Sprinkle the chopped, fresh parsley over top and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended. Not recommended for assembling and storing longer than 4 hours before serving because they'll get soggy. Components can be made in advance and stored separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days before assembling and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword easy, entertaining, party food, quick recipe, Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Bites, turkey bacon twist
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