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    Home » Appetizers

    Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites

    Published: Dec 15, 2014 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 40 Comments

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    These bite-sized phyllo appetizers may have fancy (and wonderful!) flavors, but they are a breeze to put together! Thank you to Athens Foods for helping me to share this recipe with you.
    Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites...Wonderful, savory flavors in one little bite. | cookincanuck.com #appetizer #recipe

    The line-up for the healthy holiday appetizer table continues! We have everything from Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites to Skinny Pesto Pizza Crostini and Mini Brie & Pear Quesadillas. But where are the shrimp?!

    In my crustacean-loving mind, a cocktail or holiday party just isn’t complete without some sort of shrimp dish. Of course, we could do the classic shrimp and cocktail sauce hors d’oeuvres. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s even more fun to think outside of the box.

    Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites...Wonderful, savory flavors in one little bite. | cookincanuck.com #appetizer #recipe

    When my husband and I spent our 15th wedding anniversary at Deer Valley Resort, we had dinner at their new restaurant, The Brass Tag. While there are so many amazing dishes to choose from, one that stands out in my mind is the tarragon and white wine butter brick oven shrimp skillet. Whew, that’s a long name. But let me tell you, it earns it because the flavors are fantastic!

    I decided to re-create the flavors of that dish at home, putting a healthy spin on it and turning it into a bite-sized appetizer.

    Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites...Wonderful, savory flavors in one little bite. | cookincanuck.com #appetizer #recipe

    I pulled out a couple of boxes of Athens Mini Fillo Shells from my freezer, which are fantastic for both hors d’oeuvres and desserts. It only takes 10 minutes for the shells to defrost at room temperature, so they were more than ready by the time I finished making the shrimp filling.

    In this recipe, I served the shells at room temperature, but if you prefer that the pre-baked shells are warm, just pop them in the oven for a few minutes.

    Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites...Wonderful, savory flavors in one little bite. | cookincanuck.com #appetizer #recipe

    To start, I replaced the butter with a little olive oil. To me, this dish is mostly about the shrimp, sherry and tarragon, so I didn’t lose any flavor by making that substitution. Even though fat is still being added, it’s a healthy fat, rather than the saturated fats found in butter.

    One trick with shrimp is to resist the urge to overcook them. Particularly when chopped, the shrimp take no more than a couple of minutes to become opaque. Say “no” to overcooked, rubbery shrimp!

    Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites...Wonderful, savory flavors in one little bite. | cookincanuck.com #appetizer #recipe

    Be sure to strain out the extra liquid as you are transferring the filling from the skillet to the fillo shells. The extra liquid, while good enough to drink (seriously), could cause the shells to turn soggy. The light, crisp layers of the fillo shells are so wonderful to sink your teeth into and you don’t want anything to ruin that experience!

    For more details on the mini fillo shells and other Athens Foods products, be sure to follow them on Facebook, on Pinterest and Twitter.

    Other light appetizer recipes:

    Cookin' Canuck's Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini
    Cookin' Canuck's Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer with Caper Yogurt
    A Side of Sweet's Lightened Up Mini Twice Baked Potato Appetizers
    Fit, Fun & Delish's Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus

    Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites Recipe

    Wonderful, savory flavors in one little bite.
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Healthy Appetizers, Healthy Hors D'Oeuvres
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 30 Bites
    Calories: 37kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 1 ¼ pounds raw shrimp peeled, deveined & chopped
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon dry sherry
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon + more for garnish
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 30 Athens mini fillo shells 2 boxes, defrosted
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    Instructions

    • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the shrimp and garlic, and sauté until the shrimp is almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
    • Stir in the sherry, tarragon, salt and pepper, and stir to coat the shrimp.
    • Draining the excess liquid, scoop 2 teaspoons of the shrimp mixture into each fillo shell. Garnish with minced tarragon. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watcher Points: 2 (Points+), 2 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Filled Bites | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Athens Foods. All opinions are my own. This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. susan

        November 30, 2015 at 4:33 pm

        Can they be pre-made and frozen. And heated up for serving?

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      2. Marla+Meridith

        December 25, 2014 at 5:49 pm

        I'm so making these for New Year's Eve!! xoxo

        Reply
      3. Amanda+@The+Kitcheneer

        December 21, 2014 at 6:20 pm

        These adorably decadent! Perfect for the holiday parties !

        Reply
      4. Lauren+@+Healthy+Delicious

        December 17, 2014 at 8:48 am

        I love tarragon, but I don't think I've ever had it with shrimp. I need to give these a try!

        Reply
      5. Kim+(Feed+Me,+Seymour)

        December 17, 2014 at 5:46 am

        I think the little one bite appetizers are my favorite thing you make! They always look so amazing!

        Reply
      6. Melanie

        December 16, 2014 at 7:48 pm

        I want to throw a party just to make these. How elegant and beautiful. Perfect for New Years!

        Reply
      7. Bea

        December 16, 2014 at 11:10 am

        Ohhhhh, those are so beautiful, fancy, and tasty looking. Nice!

        Reply
      8. Faith (An Edible Mosaic)

        December 16, 2014 at 10:27 am

        What a gorgeous appetizer! I love that you lightened it up...it would be the perfect addition to my Christmas Eve spread and I know it would be a huge hit!

        Reply
      9. Kelly - A Side of Sweet

        December 16, 2014 at 8:07 am

        5 stars
        These look so delicious! Tarragon is such a genius addition! Thanks for giving my mini twice baked potatoes a shout out! 🙂

        Reply
      10. Nutmeg+Nanny

        December 16, 2014 at 8:02 am

        These little phyllo bites look delicious. They are packed full of flavor and I love the use of tarragon. It's such an underused herb.

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      11. Heather // girlichef

        December 16, 2014 at 7:18 am

        I can't begin to tell you how much I love these! Tarragon is my absolute favorite herb, and these look entirely irresistible. Those mini tart shells are adorable, too.

        Reply
      12. Irvin

        December 16, 2014 at 2:18 am

        Say no to overcooked! Ha! I love these. They look easy to make and awesome to serve at a party. My issue, of course, would be that I'd just continually pop them in my mouth while plating them....

        Reply
      13. foodwanderings

        December 15, 2014 at 9:31 pm

        This is such a perfect holiday appetizer. I would be so tempted even if I don't eat seafood myself. Looks perfect!

        Reply
      14. Dhanya Samuel

        December 15, 2014 at 7:34 pm

        4 stars
        This recipe is just perfect for my Christmas party!

        Reply
      15. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition

        December 15, 2014 at 5:56 pm

        I love mini phyllo shells--- and that you cut the shrimp into bite sized pieces first! YUM!

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      16. Kristi+@+Inspiration+Kitchen

        December 15, 2014 at 4:25 pm

        What a great appetizer! I love using the mini phyllo cups and shrimp is one of my favorite things. My favorite spice - tarragon! Absolutely love it!

        Reply
      17. missymops

        December 15, 2014 at 4:11 pm

        After your hummus phyllo shell recipe, I went out and bought some of the shells. I mixed Boursin cheese with roasted red peppers and olives and used that as a filling. My friends and family loved them!

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      18. Amanda

        December 15, 2014 at 2:49 pm

        What a fantastic recipe!!! I need to add that dough to my grocery list!!

        Reply
      19. Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition

        December 15, 2014 at 1:59 pm

        These are so pretty! Perfect appetizers!

        Reply
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