Best 4 Cream Shrimp In Puff Pastry Shells Recipes

SHRIMP NEWBURG IN PUFF PASTRY SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut puff pastry into 8 (4 to 5 inch) seashell shapes. (See Tip 6)
• Place on silicon or parchment lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score top of each shell several times by cutting to, but not through, the bottom of the pastry to form the shell design. Bake in preheated 400°F oven for 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven. Using a sharp knife, slice each shell in half.(See Tip 7)
• While shells are baking, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and green pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until tender. Add mushrooms; continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pimientos and dry sherry. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• In the same saucepan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir constantly for 1 minute, or until smooth. Slowly add cream; whisk over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
• Add vegetable mixture to cream sauce, along with dry mustard, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook until heated.
• Add chopped shrimp; cook until heated. Correct seasonings.
• Place half of pastry shell on plate; spoon on shrimp newburg mixture; top with other half of puff pastry shell.
• Yield: 6 servings.

SHRIMP TARTLETS

Steps:

• Beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Place tart shells on a serving plate. Fill with cream cheese mixture; top with cocktail sauce and shrimp., Refrigerate until serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

SAVORY SHRIMP PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• In a mixer, combine flour, butter and cream cheese.
• Mix until dough forms a ball and cleans the sides of the bowl.
• Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
• Add butter, onion and garlic and parsley to the pan on stove top. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the shrimp, along with some salt and pepper and mix together. Saute for another 1 minute.
• Combine cool water with flour until you have a smooth milky mixture.
• Add the flour water mixture to the pan, stir together a few times and put aside to cool before filling cups.
• Remove dough from the fridge and shape dough into 2 dozen 1-inch balls. Place each in a paper-lined or greased miniature (1 ¾"-inch) muffin cup.
• Press dough on bottom and sides of each cup.
• Scoop 1 tbsp of the cool shrimp filling and place inside each cup.
• Bake in a 365°F preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set.
• Cool in pans on a wire rack.

SHRIMP PUFF PASTRY TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook and stir until toasted, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; wipe pan clean., In the same skillet, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and remaining 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in 1/3 cup cream cheese, sherry, parsley, tarragon and nutmeg until combined. Remove from the heat., On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll into a 12-in. square. Cut into four 6-in. squares. Spread remaining 1/3 cream cheese over squares to within 1/2 in. of edges. Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 cup shrimp mixture on one side of each square. Fold dough over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal. Brush beaten egg over tops. Prick tops with a fork. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.