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Guacamole Popcorn Shrimp Cups

Cooking time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 6-8

Just ‘cause it’s a weeknight doesn’t mean dinner can’t be fun. Spice up any Monday night with these crunchy Shrimp and guacamole bites from Confessions of Chocoholic.

Ingredients

Gorton's seafood

8 oz Gorton’s Popcorn Shrimp

GUACAMOLE

1 medium avocado
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of half a lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Red chili pepper flakes to taste

TO ASSEMBLE

8 oz Gorton’s Popcorn Shrimp
24 wonton wrappers Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

WONTON CUPS

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray, or use a silicon tin.

Step 3

Gently press each wonton wrapper into into the tin and arrange in a cup shape. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

 

POPCORN SHRIMP

Step 1

Increase oven temperature to 425°F.

Step 2

Arrange shrimp in a foil-lined cookie tray in one even layer.

Step 3

Bake uncovered for 8 minutes. Turn over shrimp and bake for another 7 minutes (total cook time is 15 minutes).

 

GUACAMOLE

In a medium bowl, mash the avocado. Add the jalapeno, onion, garlic and mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

 

ASSEMBLE THE CUPS

Scoop about a tablespoon of guacamole in each wonton cup. Top with a couple of Popcorn Shrimp. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy immediately!

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