Chili Lime Shrimp in Phyllo Cups
These Chili Lime Shrimp in Phyllo Cups are a quick and tasty bite sized appetizer perfect for any party or gathering. Juicy shrimp are tossed in olive oil, chili powder, and lime juice, then sizzle in a skillet for just a few minutes — no fuss, no long cooking times. Ready in under 15 minutes!
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They’re nestled into crisp, delicate mini phyllo cups with a bit of shredded lettuce and a creamy chili-lime mayo that ties everything together perfectly.
This is the ideal last-minute appetizer, made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. If you’re looking for more quick and tasty appetizer ideas like this, check out my list of 30+ Last-Minute Appetizers You Can Make in No Time!
How to Make Chili Lime Shrimp in Phyllo Cups
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step by Step Guide
1. Toss those shrimp in olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp lime juice until they’re all coated and ready to go. Heat up a skillet and cook the shrimp for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
2. Mix up a simple mayo sauce with the remaining chili powder and lime juice.
3. Arrange your phyllo cups on a platter, layer in some shredded lettuce, add a dollop of the mayo mixture, then top with a shrimp.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use fully cooked shrimp to keep the prep quick and easy—just a few minutes in the skillet to heat through.
- Make sure shrimp are thawed completely before cooking for even heating.
- Be gentle when tossing shrimp with seasoning to keep them from breaking apart.
- Use mini phyllo cups for the perfect crisp bite—store-bought ones save time!
- Prepare the mayo mixture just before serving to keep it fresh and creamy.
- Serve immediately after assembling to prevent the phyllo cups from getting soggy.
Chili Lime Shrimp in Phyllo Cups
Ingredients
- 15 extra small fully cooked shrimp (frozen, then thawed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder divided
- 2 tsp lime juice divided
- ¼ cup finely shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Mini phyllo cups
Instructions
- Toss those shrimp in olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp lime juice until they’re all coated and ready to go. Heat up a skillet and cook the shrimp for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Mix up a simple mayo sauce with the remaining chili powder and lime juice.
- Arrange your phyllo cups on a platter, layer in some shredded lettuce, add a dollop of the mayo mixture, then top with a shrimp.
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