Appetizer Recipe: Fried Shrimp Cocktail

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Fried Shrimp Cocktail

Yields 40 appetizers.

1/2 pound cooked shrimp, diced
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons cocktail sauce
40 wonton wrappers
Water
Vegetable oil for frying

Beat the shrimp, cream cheese, and cocktail sauce with a wooden spoon until smooth. Drop by tablespoons onto wonton wrappers. Fold envelope style, sealing with water.

Heat 2 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F; deep-fry wontons 10 to 15 seconds. Drain on paper towels.