Festive Shrimp Tarts

These festive tarts always get rave reviews. I've made them well in advance and they're still party perfect later!

Festive Shrimp Tarts

Average Rating: 4.2

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pound frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed and patted dry
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained and patted dry
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 packages (2.1 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
  • 1/2 small green pepper, cut into small strips

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the egg, mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in the shrimp, onions, corn, celery, red pepper, capers, cilantro, garlic, chili powder and pepper. Spoon about 2 teaspoonfuls filling into each tart shell.
  • 2. Place on baking sheets; bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes or until tops begin to brown. Top with green pepper strips. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 49 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.