Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Bites: Easy Turkey Bacon Twist

These festive Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Bites are quick to make and perfect for entertaining, combining shrimp and cream cheese in a delightful way.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Fish and Seafood, seafood appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings bites

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
½ cup ketchup for cocktail sauce
1 tablespoon horseradish or according to your taste
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika for cocktail sauce

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 any 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 in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before assembling and serving the completed bites.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 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 appetizer, party food, phyllo cups, seafood, shrimp, Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Bites

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