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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Chipotle Shrimp Wonton Appetizer

    Chipotle Shrimp Wonton Appetizer

    Published: Sep 16, 2021 · Modified: Aug 16, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This shrimp wonton appetizer is easy, lovable and delicious. Wow your crowd with these wonderful little bites. Baked wonton cups are loaded with tender sweet shrimp, bell peppers, onions and Cheese. Simply irresistible, take a look at how easy this shrimp wonton appetizer recipe is to make.

    shrimp wonton appetizers

    This recipe was first published in May of 2014 and updated September 2021 with new photos and step by step instructions.

    Let’s Talk Appetizer Strategy

    Plowing chips through creamy guacamole and spicy salsa is a notorious activity at any gathering or party.

    Why not add a devilishly clever surprise to your game day appetizer plans this year…like this Chipotle Shrimp Wonton appetizer.

    They’re easy to make. And the only special equipment you need is a mini-muffin pan.

    Simply press the wonton wrappers into the muffin tin and bake until they’re golden and crisp. After they’ve cooled, fill them with a savory spicy mixture of Chipotle seasoned shrimp, cheese, peppers and onions.

    Bake until the mixture is steamy and the cheese is melted and dig in.

    Let’s find out more about these shrimp wonton treats.

    How to bake egg roll wrappers in a mini-muffin pan to make appetizers

    “But They’ll Take Hours” you say?

    Nonsense! These little small bites come together quickly.

    Purchased wonton wrappers, or egg roll wrappers from the store make these an easy task when pressed into a mini-muffin pan.

    They take just minutes to bake and once the chopping and dicing is finished for the filling, this is a no-fuss recipe.

    Ingredients To Make This Shrimp Wonton Appetizer

    ingredients to make shrimp wonton appetizer
    • 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed and cooked
    • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
    • Onion
    • Pepper Jack Cheese
    • Yellow Bell Pepper
    • Roasted Red Bell Pepper
    • Wonton Wrappers
    • Cilantro

    Ingredient Swaps and Substitutions

    • Shrimp: Substitute cooked chicken breast for the cooked shrimp. And if you really want to go all out, substitute crab meat for the shrimp.
    • Cheese: Any good melting cheese will work for. Muenster is a good choice, or cheddar cheese will work very well. I’ve even made this recipe with cream cheese = really yummy.
    • Bell Pepper: Any color of bell pepper will work for this recipe. Even a poblano pepper will add ever more zip to this recipe.
    • Wonton Wrappers: Can I substitute egg roll wrappers for wonton wrappers? Absolutely yes. They’re made using the same ingredients, they’re just a different size. Egg roll wrappers are easier to find and all you need to do is cut them to size. It’s an easy task.
    • Cilantro: Some people simply don’t like cilantro. Just omit this ingredient if you’d like.

    How To Make Baked Wonton Cups

    how to cut egg roll wrappers to make wonton shells

    If you can’t find wonton wrappers, simply place an egg roll wrapper on a cutting board. Egg roll wrappers are square, so simply fold them in half and gently press to make a seam. Using a sharp knife, cut along the seam. Fold them again and cut into perfect little squares.

    You’re on your way to wonton appetizer bliss

    It’s time to make the shrimp wonton cups by simply pressing them into a mini-muffin pan.

    egg roll wrappers pressed into a mini muffin pan to make appetizers

    Don’t fuss with them too much. If you press too hard the skins will stretch and tear. Use two hands and two fingers on each side of the wonton and press down at the outer rim of the muffin tin opening.

    I’ve also used a small wooden spoon that was similar in size to the cups of the pan to gently press the wrappers down into the pan. Whatever method you choose, be as gentle as you would when placing a pie crust into pie shell.

    Some will make perfect cups, and some will form pretty little folds. They’ll all hold the filling and the different shapes of each will make for a unique presentation.

    Pop the shells into the oven and bake until just browned. This will only take about 10 minutes. Once baked, the crispy wonton shell is thin and crispy yet sturdy enough to hold the filling.

    To Make The Chipotle Shrimp Filling

    cooking chopped yellow bell peppers and onions
    Step 1
    cooking shrimp in a fry pan
    Step 2
    Shrimp mixture to make shrimp wonton cups
    Step 3
    • Step 1: Heat a fry pan over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add oil. Sautee the chopped onions and bell pepper until tender. Remove the cooked vegetables to a plate.
    • Step 2: Add the shrimp to the same pan and sautee until cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a cutting board and chop into very small pieces.
    • Step 3: In a bowl, combine the sauteed onions, bell peppers, chopped roasted bell pepper, chopped cilantro and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Add the shredded cheese and stir well.

    Finish Serve and Eat

    baked shrimp wonton cups in a mini muffin tin

    Fill the baked wonton shells with the cooked shrimp and creamy cheese mixture. A grapefruit spoon works well here. Bake a few more minutes. They’re ready to serve. 

    Making this appetizer with wonton wrappers is fun, easy, and the flavor is savory and exciting.

    Garnish with some lime and serve.  And “Ándale! Ándale” dig in, because they’ll be gone Speedy Gonzales fast.

    FAQ’s and Pro Tips

    Practice Those Knife Skills

    It’s very important to fine dice/chop all of the ingredients in this recipe. The wonton cups will be much easier to fill if you take the time to do so.

    Can I use Jarred Roasted Red Bell Pepper?

    To make this even easier, use jarred roasted red bell peppers, or roasted red bell peppers from the olive bar.  

    Are Chipotle Peppers Hot?

    If you’re worried about the heat factor with chipotle peppers, simple slice them open and lay them out flat. Using the back of a paring knife, scrape out the seeds and veins, as they carry the heat.

    Can Shrimp Wontons Be Made In Advance?

    This wonton appetizer is easy to make a day in advance. Just prepare and bake the wonton cups the day before. Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap to keep them fresh on the counter. You can also prepare the the filling the day before. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Just preheat your oven, fill the wonton cups with the shrimp mixture and bake until warm. This means they’re ready to serve the day of is only around 15 minutes.

    Get Creative

    These wonton cups are very neutral in flavor, so the sky is the limit with wonton filling ideas. Make them your own by switching out the protein, the vegetable and the cheese.

    Storage and Reheating

    If there are any leftovers, place the cups on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator.

    To Reheat: Place the wonton cups back into muffin tin and gently reheat at in the oven at 200 degrees for about 15 minutes. Reheating these cups in the microwave is not recommended, the shells will become soggy or tough.

    Recipe for Chipotle Shrimp Wonton Appetizer

    baked wonton cups filled with shrimp and served on a plate with lime slices

    These little shrimp wonton cups are perfect for any party thrown your way. Whether it be game day, Super Bowl or a wine tasting party, your guests will go crazy for these.

    I hope you give this shrimp appetizer recipe a try, and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating and leave a message about your experience with the recipe.

    And if you have a favorite shrimp wonton appetizer recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    Looking for more appetizer ideas? Don’t miss my appetizer category, you’ll find lots of finger food ideas, including the most popular on my site for Mexican Shrimp Campechana.

    shrimp wonton appetizers on a cutting board.

    Chipotle Shrimp Wonton Appetizer

    A clever and delicious appetizer for your Mexican Food buffet.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30 pieces
    Calories: 43kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Equipment

    • Mini muffin tin

    Ingredients

    • Olive oil or Pam
    • 1-16 ounce package wonton skins
    • 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as olive oil or canola
    • 1/2 pound shrimp cooked, peeled and coarsely chopped
    • 1/2 sweet onion chopped small and sautéed
    • 1 smaller yellow bell pepper fine chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper roasted peeled and chopped
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 in chipotle pepper adobo sauce drained and finely chopped
    • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
    • 8 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese grated
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush mini-muffin pans with olive oil or spray with Pam. Press wonton skins into each cup. Bake about 10 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Remove from oven and let them cool.
    • Heat a fry pan over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add neutral oil such as olive oil or canola. Add the chopped bell pepper, chopped onion and sautee until the vegetables are turning tender. Remove vegetables to a plate.
    • Add shrimp to the pan and sautee for about two minutes or until cooked through.
    • Remove shrimp to a cutting board and cut into small pieces.
    • In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp, roasted bell peppers, onion, cilantro, chipotle pepper, chipotle sauce and cheese.
    • Remove skins from muffin pan and while holding each skin in your hand, using a spoon fill with shrimp mixture. A grapefruit spoon works well here.
    • Once filled, return each one to their slot in the muffin pan. Bake 7 – 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
    • Skins and filling may be prepared in advance and assembled just before baking. Egg roll wrappers will work also. Just cut them into 4 equal squares.
    • Makes 30 pieces. To make this even easier, I used jarred roasted red bell pepper.

    Notes

    Practice Those Knife Skills: It’s very important to fine dice/chop all of the ingredients in this recipe. The wonton cups will be much easier to fill if you take the time to do so. 
    Chipotle Peppers Are Hot: If you’re worried about the heat factor with chipotle peppers, simple slice them open and lay them out flat. Using the back of a paring knife, scrape out the seeds and veins, as they carry the heat. Then chop.
    Make This Recipe Even Easier: To make this even easier, use jarred roasted red bell peppers, or roasted red bell peppers from the olive bar.  
    Making This Recipe In Advance. bake the wonton cups the day before. Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap to keep them fresh. You can store them on the counter. You can also prepare the the filling the day before. Store it in an airtight container until ready to use. Just preheat your oven, fill the wonton cups with the shrimp mixture and bake until warm. This means they’re ready to serve the day of is only around 15 minutes. 
    Storing Leftovers and Reheating: If there are any leftovers, place the cups on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator. 
    To reheat, place the wonton cups back into muffin tin and gently reheat in the oven at 200 degrees for about 15 minutes. Reheating these cups in the microwave is not recommended, the shells will become soggy or tough.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Yvette (Muy Bueno) says

      May 08, 2014 at 9:12 am

      So darn clever girl! I ran to my fridge and my wonton wrappers are expired. Boo! Time to go buy some and play with this lovely idea. Super genius appetizer. Love it!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 12, 2014 at 6:28 am

        Thanks Yvette. We really liked this recipe.

        Reply
    2. Jenn says

      May 08, 2014 at 9:08 am

      What a great idea! If these were at a party I was at, I would be that awful party goer that took way more than her share!!! YUM!!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 12, 2014 at 6:29 am

        You can’t image how quickly we ate these. They’re one of those easy things to become an awful party goer. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Vickie says

      May 07, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Beautiful idea for a party nosh – I will keep this in my party file. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 12, 2014 at 6:38 am

        You really should keep this in that file. We loved them.

        Reply
    4. Dan says

      May 06, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      These look amazing- I’m going to make them for sure. You’re site is wonderful, I’ve really enjoyed browsing your recipes. Thank you for taking time to stop by my site!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 12, 2014 at 6:38 am

        Thanks for browsing. I felt the same way on your site.

        Reply
    5. Cathy at Wives with Knives says

      May 06, 2014 at 6:50 am

      I love this idea, Lea Ann. Can’t wait to serve these appys at a summer cookout. The filling looks like it has lots of flavor and they are so appetizing on the plate. A fun thing to serve to a group.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 12, 2014 at 6:39 am

        Thanks Cathy. We really liked these little small bites. Let me know when you try them.

        Reply
    6. Pam says

      May 05, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Great idea! I love the flavors & textures in these shrimp wontons.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 12, 2014 at 6:39 am

        Thanks Pam.

        Reply
    7. Lea Ann Brown says

      May 05, 2014 at 5:43 am

      Glad to see you back Ansh.

      Reply
    8. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

      May 04, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Hey Lea Ann! I can’t believe it’s been so long since I last visited your blog. Your new design is fantastic! I Love it!!!! Congratulations. And this recipe is fabulous too – what a fun treat for 5/5! Have a great week 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:41 am

        Good to hear from you Tricia. And yes, I’m pretty pleased with the new design. Thanks for stopping in and the comment.

        Reply
    9. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

      May 04, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Hello, Lea Ann. I love that you focus on Mexican (and southwestern!) food on your blog. You obviously have some beautiful recipes here – I can see that just from scanning your home page! As for these little beauties, what a novel and super tasty-sounding idea! I’ve never seen wonton wrappers used in this way, but now I’d love to try it myself!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:42 am

        Helen, thanks so much for stopping in and the comment. Love new visitors. We loved these little appetizers, let me know if you give them a try.

        Reply
    10. Coffee and Crumpets says

      May 04, 2014 at 10:59 am

      These sound SO good, Lea Ann! Love the wonton idea and the filling is so flavorful! Problem is, I’d need a whole tray to myself!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:43 am

        I’m afraid this is one of those things that I also could eat a whole tray. Thanks Nazneen.

        Reply
    11. Debra says

      May 03, 2014 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great idea for many, many, many different fillings. Really ingenious!!!! So glad you shared this with us.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:44 am

        Thanks so much Debra.

        Reply
    12. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      May 03, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      When I come to your party can you put these next to the chips and guacamole…then I’ll think I’ve died and gone to heaven. 😀

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:44 am

        Thanks Karen. We really liked this little treat and I’ll make them again and again.

        Reply
    13. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      May 03, 2014 at 7:36 am

      5 stars
      Too clever for words and how delicious! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:44 am

        Thanks Maureen.

        Reply
    14. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      May 02, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      There is not doubt these would be a winner in my house. Plus it looks like something I can do. Well I should change that to—it looks like something I would do. I mean there are a lot things I could do, but choose not to do. I suspect it’s conversations like this one that drive men crazy—-and not particularly in a good way.
      Lol. Seriously it is a charming change of pace. The chip and salsa thing is so passe’. Of course that doesn’t stop me from eating them.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:45 am

        You can definitely do these and should. And let me know if you do. We really enjoyed them.

        Reply
    15. Larry says

      May 02, 2014 at 5:58 am

      Good looking appetizer Lea Ann and a nice change from the usual.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:45 am

        Thanks Larry.

        Reply
    16. cheri says

      May 01, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      These looks fabulous Lea Ann, perfect appetizer for this week-end, like your wonton twist here, very clever!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:45 am

        Thanks Cheri!

        Reply
    17. Karen Harris says

      May 01, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      I am so hungry right now and you have just pushed me over the edge with these adorable little bites. I could eat a dozen of them with a couple of margaritas of course!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:46 am

        I’m with you on that one Karen.

        Reply
    18. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      May 01, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      It has been a long time since I made these, but yes! They are good. And from way back, I have those cookbooks to thanks for the wonton idea! My suggestion is to make more than you think you need. They always disappear!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 05, 2014 at 5:46 am

        I agree about the “make more than you need”. These are good and quick to eat.

        Reply
    19. Holly says

      May 01, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      I love these, Lea Ann! I’ve added guacamole to wonton cups before but never made such a pretty presentation as you did with the shrimp and peppers. This is going to the top of my list of appetizers to make for my next get together. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 01, 2014 at 3:59 pm

        I love the guacamole idea. These really are easy to throw together. Enjoy.

        Reply
    20. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      May 01, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      These are adorable. I’ve seen won ton sheets and I seem to remember using them in place of a pasta one time, but nothing as fun as these. Bravo as the prettiest appetizer I’ve seen in a very long time.
      Sam

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 01, 2014 at 4:03 pm

        I think they look adorable too! Thanks Sam.

        Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        May 01, 2014 at 4:23 pm

        Thanks Sam and such a nice compliment.

        Reply
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