Ingredients:

  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • Cooking spray or olive oil (for brushing)
  • 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 170g / 6 oz)
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil – 15 ml
  • 1 tsp lemon juice – 5 ml
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise or sour cream – 80 ml
  • 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice – 15 ml
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Diced tomatoes or red onion (optional)
  • Sliced green onions (optional)
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C / Gas Mark 5). Lightly spray or brush a 12-cup mini muffin tin with oil.
  2. Gently press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, ensuring it covers the base and sides. Lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray.
  3. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the muffin tin.
  4. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice. Ensure the shrimp are evenly coated.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn opaque and are cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or sour cream), lime/lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce (if using) until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to your liking.
  7. Carefully spoon a small amount of the creamy filling into each cooled wonton cup.
  8. Place one cooked shrimp on top of the filling in each cup.
  9. Garnish with fresh herbs, diced tomatoes or red onion, or sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.