Halloween Appetizers - Spicy Shrimp Appetizers

If you think Halloween treats are just sugary-sweet candy for kids, then read on for some fun but sophisticated adult Halloween appetizers for your 'big kid' Halloween parties.

Halloween parties are fun for young and old alike, but with adult parties, your Halloween appetizers selections can make-or-break the party. Our spicy shrimp appetizer is designed to appeal to all age groups. This selection from our tortilla wrap recipes is a sure winner. Baby shrimp are rolled up in tortillas with shrimp cocktail and cream cheese and sliced into bite-sized rounds for the easiest finger appetizers.

Spicy Shrimp Appetizer

Makes 24 rounds
Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) fresh or frozen cooked baby salad shrimp
1 orange (optional)
1/2 (8 oz) (250-g) block cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tbsp (30 mL) seafood cocktail sauce, preferably spicy
1 green onion, thinly sliced
4 small flour tortillas

1) If using frozen shrimp, place in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until ice crystals melt. Then drain well and pat dry. Finely grate 2 tsp (10 mL) peel from orange. Place cream cheese in a medium-size bowl. Stir until smooth, then stir in orange peel, cocktail sauce and onion.
2) Lay tortillas on counter. Evenly spread each with cheese mixture right to edge. Arrange shrimp along bottom of each tortilla. Roll tightly into logs. Wrap each log in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Just before serving, slice into thick rounds and arrange on a large platter. Top with fresh basil leaves, if you wish.

Recipe Courtesy Chatelaine Magazine

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