Garlic Shrimp Salad Wonton Cups
These Garlic Shrimp Salad Wonton Cups deliver 1g protein and 63 calories per serving — a vegetable-forward vehicle best used as an appetizer or side. Quick-preps 12 servings from one batch, maximizing yield for meal prep efficiency when portioning protein-light components. Pair with your primary protein sources to build complete, balanced meal containers.
Ingredients
- •Wonton Wrappers, Uncooked
- •Shrimp
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(30g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •1 bowl sweet chilli sauce (serving suggestion)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a standard muffin tin with cooking oil spray. Line each muffin hole with a wonton wrapper, lightly pressing down into the sides and walls to form cups. Lightly spray wrappers with additional cooking spray and bake for 10–15 minutes, until golden and crispy. Transfer cups to a cooling rack and set aside.
- 2While cups cool, wash the shrimp and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Set 12 whole shrimp aside and slice the remaining shrimp, discarding tails.
- 3Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shrimp with two-thirds of the garlic and two-thirds of the lemon juice; season with salt. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl.
- 4Add the remaining whole shrimp to the same pan with the remaining garlic and lemon juice; season with salt. Cook 3–4 minutes over medium heat, turning once, until opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a separate plate and set aside.
- 5Add the mayonnaise, sesame oil, green onions (reserving some for garnish), and additional lemon juice to the bowl with the sliced shrimp; mix until combined. Season with extra salt and lemon juice as needed.
- 6Divide the shrimp salad mixture evenly into the 12 wonton cups while still warm. Top each cup with one whole shrimp. Sprinkle with reserved green onion slices and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
63
calories
1g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 19 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
12 servings per batch · ~32g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Garlic Shrimp Salad Wonton Cups have per serving?
Each serving contains just 1g of protein and 63 calories, with 4g fat and 7g carbs. This is a vegetable-forward appetizer or side, not a protein source on its own.
How long does Garlic Shrimp Salad Wonton Cups take to prep?
Quick prep with 12 servings means you're making a high-yield recipe in minimal time. The stovetop method and small portion size per serving allow efficient batch production.
Is Garlic Shrimp Salad Wonton Cups good for fat loss?
At 63 calories per serving, this is an extremely low-calorie option suited for fat loss phases as a side or appetizer. However, it provides minimal protein, so serve alongside a protein-heavy main dish to balance your meal.
