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cheesy shrimp melts in phyllo shell

CHEESY SHRIMP PHYLLO MELTS

Julie Chelombitko
Indulge in these irresistible Cheesy Shrimp Phyllo Melts, succulent shrimp meet their cheesy match inside a delicate, golden-brown phyllo cup. With a delightful crunch of phyllo pastry and the rich, savory flavors of shrimp and cheese, this recipe is an absolute crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, bites, finger food
Servings 30 SHELLS

Ingredients
  

  • .75 lb Salad Shrimp reserve some shrimp for garnishing
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • fresh dill
  • 30 phyllo shells
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Your Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the preheated oven toast up your phyllo cups empty for about 5 minutes.
  • Prepare the Shrimp Filling In a mixing bowl, combine the salad shrimp with a splash of lemon juice (reserve some shrimp to garnish) and ⅓ cup of mayonnaise, 4 oz of shredded cheddar cheese, minced 4 garlic cloves, and some fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
    shrimp side dish ingredients in bowl
  • Assemble the Melts Fill the toasted phyllo shells with the cheesy shrimp filling about 1 teaspoon in each shell. It should fill the shell and have a little extra on top. Top each shell with a small salad shrimp.
    shrimp cups with filling on a baking sheet
  • Bake to Perfection Bake the Shrimp Melts in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted.
    hand holding shrimp cups

Notes

Storage:

If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Reheat:

To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until they're warmed through.

 

Keyword appetizer, cheddar cheese, phyllo, shrimp