NERDMOM'S SHRIMP PUFFS

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A delightful shrimp cream puff. My mom came up with this one. The recipe is for a very good pate a choux and the stuffing.

Provided by NewNerdMom

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h20m

Yield 48 puffs, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup water
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread flour
4 large eggs, plus
2 egg whites (eggs should equal 1 cup)
1 lb baby shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped very fine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated onions
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 -10 drops hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • PUFF or PATE A CHOUX:.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare 2 sheet pans with parchment.
  • Boil water, butter, sugar and salt. While coming to a boil, prepare eggs.
  • Add flour and remove from heat. Work mixture together and return to heat.
  • Continue working the mixture until all flour is incorporated and dough forms a ball.
  • Transfer mixture into bowl of a standing mixer and let cool for 3 or 4 minutes.
  • With mixer on stir or lowest speed add eggs, 1 at a time, making sure the first egg is completely incorporated before continuing.
  • Once all eggs have been added and the mixture is smooth, put dough into piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Pipe immediately into golfball-size shapes, 2 inches apart onto parchment lined sheet pans.
  • Cook for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Once they are removed from the oven pierce each puff with a paring knife immediately to release steam.
  • SHRIMP FILLING:.
  • In large bowl, combine all ingredients except hot sauce and mix until well incorporated. Add hot sauce to taste. Chill. Fill piping bag and fill Pate a Choux puffs accordingly.

Malia McCracken
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I made these shrimp puffs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Gold Flowers
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This recipe was so easy to follow! I'm definitely going to make these shrimp puffs again.


Mimi_risky
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I'm not a fan of the dipping sauce that came with this recipe. It was too bland for my taste.


Nomi Jatt
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp puffs turned out really flat.


Leart Avdija
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The shrimp puffs didn't rise as much as I expected, but they still tasted good.


Owami Ntshangase
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These shrimp puffs were a bit too oily for my taste.


Shiphrah Mahsa
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved these shrimp puffs! The flavor was great and the texture was perfect.


Salman Sagar
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These shrimp puffs were absolutely amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Seka Juma
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The shrimp puffs are so easy to make and they disappear quickly.


Rahul Yadav
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My family and I enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp puffs were light and fluffy with a crispy exterior. The dipping sauce was the perfect complement.