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Mango Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton CupsPrint This Recipe

Mango Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton Cups

 

Yield: 30 pieces

Mango Chutney

  • 2 green onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 oz/28 g dried currants
  • 1/2 tbsp/7 mL sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp/3 g peeled and grated ginger
  • 12 oz/340 g mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-in/6-mm dice

Shrimp Salad

  • 15 wonton wrappers, cut into rounds 2 in/5 cm in diameter
  • 1 tbsp/15 mL vegetable oil
  • 2 fl oz/60 mL mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp/3 g coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/4 fl oz/37.5 mL lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Thai green curry paste
  • 12 oz/340 g shrimp, 16/20 count, peeled, cooked, and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-in/6-m to 1-cm dice
  • 30 cilantro pluches
  1. For the mango chutney: Combine all of the ingredients and mix until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours, tossing occasionally.
  2. For the shrimp cups: Preheat the oven to 325°F/163°C. Place the wonton rounds on a cutting board and brush lightly with oil.
  3. Press each wonton into mini muffin cups 2 in/5 cm in diameter by 1 in/3 cm deep, oiled side down.
  4. Bake until wonton cups are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool in pans.
  5. Remove the cups from tins and store in an airtight container at room temperature until needed.
  6. Whisk mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, 1 1/2 tbsp/23 mL chutney, and curry paste in a medium bowl until fully blended.
  7. Stir in the diced shrimp and season the salad as needed with salt and pepper.
  8. Fill the wonton cups three-quarters full with the shrimp salad, garnish with additional chutney as needed, and serve.