Shrimp Cocktail Bites
These Shrimp Cocktail Cups are an easy, elegant appetizer featuring creamy filling, tangy homemade cocktail sauce, and fresh shrimp in crispy phyllo shells. Perfect for parties, they offer a bite-sized twist on the classic shrimp cocktail, sure to impress any crowd!
Servings 15 Servings
Calories 67kcal
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Sandwich-size zip-top bag
- Scissors
- Small bowl
- Tray or platter for assembled cups
Ingredients
- 1 box Phyllo Cups 15 per box
- 2 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled, tails off, deveined, and chopped finely
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
Homemade Cocktail Sauce
- ½ Cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Horseradish
- ¾ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together 2 oz cream cheese, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, a pinch of fresh ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon lemon zest until smooth and well-combined.
- Pipe the Filling: Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a sandwich-size zip-top bag. Snip a small corner off the bag with scissors, creating a makeshift piping bag. Pipe about ½ tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into each of the 15 phyllo cups.
- Make the Cocktail Sauce: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon horseradish, and ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir until the sauce is smooth and fully blended.
- Assemble the Cups: Add a small dollop (about ½ teaspoon) of cocktail sauce on top of each cream cheese-filled phyllo cup. Then, top with a spoonful of the 1 lb finely chopped shrimp.
- Garnish: Sprinkle each cup with a pinch of the 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Arrange the shrimp cocktail cups on a tray or platter.
- Serve Immediately: Serve these shrimp cocktail cups chilled and enjoy as a delicious, easy appetizer!
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the cream cheese mixture and cocktail sauce in advance, but wait to fill the phyllo cups until just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Adjust Spice Level: If you prefer a spicier cocktail sauce, add a dash of hot sauce to give it an extra kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg