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Crispy Garlic Shrimp Cigars: Irresistibly Crunchy, Garlicky Appetizers 🍤✨



 

Imagine this: Golden, flaky pastry wrapped around succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and herbs, fried (or baked!) to perfect crispiness. These Shrimp Cigars are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—easy to make but fancy enough to impress!

Perfect for dinner parties, game day, or a fun snack, these crispy bites are addictively delicious and come together in 30 minutes or less. Serve them with a creamy dipping sauce, and watch them disappear!


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Crispy outside, juicy inside – The perfect texture contrast!
✅ Bursting with garlicky, buttery shrimp flavor – So much better than store-bought.
✅ Versatile cooking methods – Fry for ultimate crunch or bake for a lighter version.
✅ Great for make-ahead – Prep in advance, cook when ready!


Ingredients (Makes 12-15 Cigars)

For the Shrimp Filling

  • ½ lb (225g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp lemon zest

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For Wrapping & Cooking

  • 12-15 spring roll wrappers (or phyllo dough sheets, cut into strips)

  • 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)

  • Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking)

For Serving (Optional)

  • Lemon wedges

  • Garlic aioli (mix mayo + minced garlic + lemon juice)

  • Sweet chili sauce


Step-by-Step Instructions