When people find out I’m a food blogger, they typically assume that I cook all the time, and that Matt and I enjoy these delicious, elaborate meals at home. But the truth is I do most of my cooking and baking during the weekends only. Most week nights, we either eat out, order in, or eat sandwiches, salads, and other simple and quick meals.
These crispy little Guacamole Popcorn Shrimp Cups are one of those meals that’s a cinch to make any night of the week. What’s even better is that we’re essentially eating appetizers for dinner, which we both enjoy. We like the convenience of finger foods, the ease of preparation, and how well they pair with wine or beer.

The popcorn shrimp are from Gorton’s Seafood, which offers a variety of fresh-caught and perfectly seasoned seafood. I love supporting New England brands, and Gorton’s is such an iconic seafood brand (you may remember the yellow slicker-donned Gorton’s Fisherman). The company has been around for 167 years! I’ve created a couple of other recipes with Gorton’s products as well: Crunchy Fish Tacos with Spicy Purple Slaw and Crab Cake Linguini. These crunchy little shrimp poppers are sweet and meaty inside, with just the right amount of batter that bakes to a golden hue. I whipped up my favorite spicy guacamole recipe, with jalapenos, garlic, and red pepper flakes, to be the base. Then I assembled everything in crispy wonton cups, which are just wonton wrappers baked...