Shrimp Taco Bites with Lime Crema

This recipe for Shrimp Taco Bites with Lime Crema in impressive, yet simple to put together.

Made with savory roasted shrimp set and served in its own cup, this tasty appetizer is perfect for serving at your next celebration or game day gathering .

What makes taco bites so good?

These individual sized bites are like mini-seized tacos that can be easy served and enjoyed.

The lime crema dip offers the perfect balance of tangy and zesty flavors that make the taco bites even better!

Have you tried my Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Made with fresh shrimp and coconut, that 15 minute air fryer recipe is healthier than a fried in oil recipe. Both this taco bite recipe and that air fryer recipe are easy and tasty shrimp appetizer recipes that are sure to impress.

Wonton wrappers are used in these bites to house your tasty shrimp. You can find wonton wrappers here.

Why you will love this easy shrimp appetizer.

This recipe offers the perfect balance of savory, crunchy, and creamy elements. The shrimp itself provides a tender and slightly savory element while the wrapper offers a crunchy balance.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• Each shrimp bite is an individually sized serving, which means there is nothing else to do to enjoy them.
• The savory crema sauce offers a flavorful balance to the bites can be served as a dip or a dollop.
• It takes about 20 minutes to put this recipe together.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as topping your bites with shredded cheese, bacon bits, or a slice of fresh avocado.

Ingredients you will need to make this shrimp appetizer.

• Shrimp. Small or medium sized shrimp (raw) that have been peeled and deveined.
• Seasonings: Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Cumin.
• Olive Oil. For toasting the wonton cups.
• For the Lime Crema. Sour Cream, Milk, Lime juice, and lime zest.
• Optional Garnish. Shredded cheese, chipped lettuce, guacamole, or sliced avocado.

Expert Tip 👉 Plain Greek Yogurt can be used instead of sour cream.

How to make Shrimp Taco Bites.

Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Servings: 24 individual bites .

1. Shells. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a mini muffin pan for nonstick (spray can work). Use a pastry brush or similar item to lightly brush each side of the wonton wrappers with olive oil. Then press each of the wrappers into the cups of your muffin pan, creating a cup shape.
2. Bake. Place your muffin pan into your preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the wontons are crisp and golden brown around the edges. After sitting at room temperature for a minute, carefully remove the cups from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
3. Shrimp. Place your cleaned shrimp into a large bowl or zip top bag. Add the seasonings and toss the shrimp until they are all coated with the seasonings.
4. Cook. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your remaining olive oil to the skillet and heat the oil for one minute. Then add your shrimp to the skillet, leaving space between each shrimp. Cook your shrimp for about two and a half minutes on each side or until done (light pink, opaque, and slightly firm to the touch).
5. Crema. While the shrimp is cooling, you can make your crema. In a medium bowl, us a whisk to combine all of the ingredients. You can then refrigerate the crema while you assemble your bites.
6. Assemble. Place each of your wonton cups on a rimmed baking sheet or flat work space. Place a small amount of the optional ingredients (such as cheese and lettuce) into the bottom of each cup, leaving space for the shrimp. Place a shrimp on top of the optional ingredients and then place a dollop of the crema on top of each of the shrimp.
7. Serve. These bites are best when served warm.

Tips for making the best shrimp bites.

My bites were made with small (30-40 count) shrimp. Most 'large' shrimp could also work depending on the size or adjustments to the shrimp.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Your shrimp should be defrosted if frozen, peeled, deveined, and tails removed for convenient serving and enjoying.
2. Not a fan of wonton wrappers? You can try using fresh flour tortillas or even scooped shaped tortilla chips. There may be some adjustments needed with these alternatives.
3. It is best to assemble these bites before serving to prevent the wrappers from getting soggy. You can prepare this in advance however, baking your cups and cooking your shrimp.

How to store leftover bites.

The assembled shrimp bites are best when served freshly made. You can however store the cooked shrimp for up to a couple of days refrigerated and cover and refrigerate the crema for up to five days.

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Shrimp Taco Bites with Lime Crema, a delicious appetizer recipe made in about 20 minutes and served in a creamy lime flavored dip.

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