Cajun Shrimp Tartlets

By: Elise Jesse

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 9-10

This Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tartlet is a bold, bite-sized appetizer that combines heat with a creamy twist. A smooth blend of ripe avocado, cream cheese, and fresh lime juice is whipped to perfection, then piped into crisp, golden phyllo shells for a light, buttery base. 

Each tartlet is crowned with a juicy Cajun-dusted shrimp, then finished with a spoonful of fresh pico de gallo and a sprinkle of cilantro.  It’s rich, zesty, and irresistibly flavorful. These are perfect for summer soirées or an elevated appetizer spread!

Ingredients:

-12  mini phyllo cups

-1 ripe avocado

-12 shrimp, thawed

-2-3 tablespoons cream cheese, room temp

-1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

-1/4 teaspoon salt

-1/4 teaspoon black pepper

-Pico de gallo and cilantro for garnish

-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

-1-2 tablespoons avocado oil for sautéing

Directions:

1. Prepare the Avocado Cream – In a bowl or food processor, combine the ripe avocado with lime juice, salt, pepper, and cream cheese until smooth.

2. Put your pan on medium-high heat, and pat your shrimp dry before dusting them with Cajun seasoning. 

3. Sauté the shrimp on one side for two minutes and the other for 1-2 minutes until you see the “c” shape form. 

4. Pipe or spoon a small amount of avocado mixture into each shell.

5. Carefully place a shrimp on top of the avocado mixture.

6. Garnish with a dash of pico de gallo and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately