CRISPY SHRIMP CUPS

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The perfect party food for passing, this stuffed wonton also lends itself well to crabmeat or mushroom fillings instead of shrimp. Serve them hot, warm, or cold. -Lori Stefanishion, Drumheller, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

24 wonton wrappers
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
24 peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
Optional garnishes: lemon slices and fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Press wonton wrappers into greased miniature muffin cups. Combine butter and garlic powder; brush over edges of wrappers. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, honey, minced parsley and hot pepper sauce until blended. Spoon into cups. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until filling is heated through. Top with shrimp. Serve warm, garnished with lemon and basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.