Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 3 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup (15g) red onion, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp (10g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1 tbsp (15g) melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press wonton wrappers into greased mini muffin tins, brush lightly with melted butter, and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sear for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until opaque and charred. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. In a medium bowl, mash avocados to a velvety consistency. Fold in lime juice, minced red onion, cilantro, and salt.
  5. Spoon 1 tablespoon of guacamole into each cooled shell and top with a seared Cajun shrimp.