Shrimp Bites

A wonderful appetizer for summer gatherings.

Serves: Makes 15 bites

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons Concord Foods Reconstituted Lime Juice
• Scant ½ teaspoon curry powder
• Scant ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
• 3/4 cup chopped cooked shrimp (approx. ¼ lb)
• 1 box (15 count) mini fillo shells
• Garnishes:  Major Grey Chutney, toasted sweetened flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine cream cheese, lime juice, curry and cayenne powders until well blended.  Fold in shrimp and scallions. 
2. Spoon above mix into fillo shells.  Top with a generous ½ teaspoon chutney, followed by a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes.

Hints:

• Filling can be prepared ahead of time, refrigerated and spooned into shells right before serving.
• If chunks in chutney are large, chop into smaller pieces.

Category: Appetizers