These baked cheesy shrimp wontons are easy to make and are the perfect crowd pleaser for parties or get togethers. Inspired by the deep fried shrimp wontons from sushi restaurants, this is a healthier version made by baking instead.
Over the last year, it felt like all my friends were moving away from me! Everyone was leaving Toronto for Ajax, Oakville, Oshawa, etc but recently, one of my gelato buddies moved 400m away from me! As someone who’s been trying to convince everyone and their mom to move into my neighbourhood, I was one happy peach.
Over the weekend, she had her housewarming party and I finally got to make something that I had really wanted to make! Whenever I go to a sushi restaurant, there’s almost always a deep fried shrimp wonton or a deep fried cheese wonton. Of course, I always have to order it because hello, deep fried deliciousness!
So for her housewarming, I thought, why not combine them?! But as someone without a deep fryer (and would love a healthier alternative), I went with baking.
To make this cheesy shrimp wonton recipe, you’ll need a baking tray or two, non-stick pan spray, and a little brush to put on the egg wash. If you don’t have a brush, you can always use your finger 😉
Below is how I put the little wontons together. I personally found that the method below allows for more “stuffing” to go inside. I also tried making it by folding it into a triangle then the two ends into the middle. It looks just as cute but it holds less of the stuffing. However, it’s a good alternative if you’re running low on stuffing or if you have extra wonton wrappers that you want to use up.
Easy peasy right?
Baked Cheesy Shrimp Wontons
These baked cheesy shrimp wontons are easy to make and are the perfect crowd pleaser for parties or get togethers. Inspired by the deep fried shrimp wontons from sushi restaurants, this is a healthier version made by baking instead.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, minced
- 250 grams cream cheese room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 50 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
Heat oven up to 400F and lightly coat your baking tray with a non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the shrimp, cream cheese, and garlic.
Assemble the wontons by putting a dollop of mixture into the centre of the wonton wrapper (a bit more than 1 teaspoon), brush the egg wrap on the edge of the wonton wrapper, and then fold the edges up making an X.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the wontons are crispy and golden brown.
Recipe Notes
Options: Salt and pepper to taste (I found the flavour to be fine without but you might have a different taste palette). Add Sriracha if you want a kick!
QOTD: What are your go-to party appetizer?
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Ooooh those sound super yummy and easy to make!!
My son and hubs would be all over those! They love shrimp
These are pretty much the most adorable appetizer ever for a party! I think I might make them for an event with have next month 🙂
Hah! Cheese and shrimp are two of my husbands FAVORITE things so I know he’d love these wontons!
i love crab wontons and i am loving this baked version! gorgeous pictures.
These look so cute and yummy! Plus, pretty easy. Like maybe I could actually make them. LOL I do love me some shrimp too!
These look soooo good!! I love making stuffed mushrooms and meatballs for finger food apps!!
Yay for a friend moving close by!
Those look yummy! Great pics showing the steps 🙂