Shrimp-Cheese Bites

Shrimp-Cheese Bites
35 min.
24
77kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds? Look no further than these Shrimp-Cheese Bites! Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, a festive celebration, or a sophisticated dinner party, these little morsels are sure to be a hit.

Imagine the savory combination of tender, chopped shrimp mingling with creamy farmer or chèvre cheese, all encased in a buttery, flaky crust. Each bite is a burst of flavor, enhanced by the aromatic touch of fresh basil. With just 35 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up a batch of 24 delicious bites that are not only easy to make but also visually appealing.

These Shrimp-Cheese Bites are versatile enough to serve as an antipasti platter, a starter, or a snack that will keep your guests coming back for more. With only 77 calories per bite, you can indulge without the guilt! So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this scrumptious treat that combines the best of seafood and cheese in a delightful, bite-sized package.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.7 cup shrimp cooked chopped
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled (goat)
  •  eggs 
  •  egg yolk 
  • teaspoons basil dried fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place flour in medium bowl.
  3. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1 beaten egg until well mixed. Shape into a ball. Divide into 24 balls. Press 1 ball on bottom and up side of each of 24 ungreased small muffin cups, 1 1/4x1 inch.
  4. Divide shrimp among cups.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese. Beat 1 egg and the egg yolk in small bowl. Stir in half-and-half and basil. Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg mixture into each cup.
  6. Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from pans to wire rack.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories77kcal
Protein15.91%
Fat57.68%
Carbs26.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.13
Glycemic Load
3.59
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.133913035383%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:77.38kcal
3.87%
Fat:4.95g
7.62%
Saturated Fat:1.34g
8.37%
Carbohydrates:5.1g
1.7%
Net Carbohydrates:4.9g
1.78%
Sugar:0.06g
0.06%
Cholesterol:33.41mg
11.14%
Sodium:66.87mg
2.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.07g
6.15%
Selenium:3.82µg
5.46%
Vitamin A:224.8IU
4.5%
Phosphorus:38.64mg
3.86%
Folate:15.32µg
3.83%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.8%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.74%
Iron:0.54mg
3%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.93%
Copper:0.06mg
2.87%
Vitamin B3:0.4mg
2.01%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.51%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.48%
Calcium:14.8mg
1.48%
Vitamin K:1.51µg
1.44%
Magnesium:5.32mg
1.33%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.28%