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Shrimp and Avocado Phyllo Cups

An avocado with lime dressing and big shrimp in a crunchy cup. It looks amazing and takes almost no effort to prepare. What a fresh and zesty bite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 15 cups
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15 mini phyllo cups pre-baked
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • 15 cooked small shrimp peeled
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Gently mash the avocado with lime juice, red onion, salt, and half the cilantro, leaving it a little chunky.
  2. Spoon the avocado into each phyllo cup.
  3. Top each with a cooked shrimp.
  4. Finish with remaining cilantro and serve right away.

Notes

Press a little plastic wrap onto the avocado mixture if making ahead so it doesn't brown.