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Mozzarella Shrimp Bites

Delicious Mozzarella Shrimp Bites in Crispy Phyllo Cups

These Mozzarella Shrimp Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer, featuring creamy shrimp and cheese in crispy phyllo cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese best used at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dried Minced Onion
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Seafood Seasoning (e.g., Old Bay) adjustable based on taste preference
  • 1 cup Shrimp cooked, peeled, and finely chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
For the Cups
  • 24 pieces Miniature Phyllo Tart Shells frozen saves prep time

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mozzarella Shrimp Bites
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in fresh parsley, dried minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood seasoning until combined.
  4. Gently fold in the finely chopped shrimp and shredded mozzarella until fully incorporated.
  5. Arrange miniature phyllo tart shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon the creamy filling into each cup.
  6. Bake for 8-12 minutes until the phyllo cups are lightly golden brown and the filling is heated through.
  7. Once baked, allow the bites to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

You can assemble phyllo cups in advance and bake just before serving. Leftover bites can be refrigerated and reheated to restore crispiness.

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