Description
These Creamy Shrimp Dip in Phyllo Cups are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for parties and gatherings. Crispy, flaky phyllo shells are filled with a rich and savory shrimp cream cheese mixture infused with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional but recommended)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 packages (30–45 total) mini phyllo cups (pre-baked)
Optional
- ½ teaspoon paprika (for color and mild depth)
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (for a bold twist)
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce or sriracha
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery (for light crunch)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or chives
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Prepare Filling
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth
- Stir in chopped shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper
- Mix until fully combined
Fill Phyllo Cups
- Spoon shrimp mixture into each phyllo shell
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Arrange filled cups on baking sheet
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until warmed and lightly golden
Serve
Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled phyllo cup
- Calories: 85 Kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg