Best 2 Shrimp Cream Puffs Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Shrimp Cream Puffs, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These cream puffs are not your ordinary pastries; they are elevated with a savory filling of succulent shrimp, enveloped in a light and airy choux pastry. The shrimp filling is a delightful combination of shrimp, cream cheese, and herbs, providing a rich and creamy texture with a hint of briny goodness. Accompanying the shrimp cream puffs are two equally enticing recipes: a classic Cheese Cream Puffs recipe for those who prefer a more traditional flavor profile, and a mouthwatering Crab Cream Puffs recipe for seafood enthusiasts seeking a variation on the classic. Each recipe offers its own unique charm, ensuring that every bite is a memorable experience.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM PUFFS WITH CURRIED SHRIMP

Cream Puffs With Curried Shrimp image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories project, sauces and gravies, appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 24 filled cream puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped chutney
Salt, if desired
Freshly ground pepper
24 cream puffs (see recipe)

Steps:

Cut the shrimp into half-inch or slightly smaller pieces. There should be about one and one-quarter cups. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the curry powder and stir to blend.
Add the cream and chutney and cook down to about half a cup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, one or two minutes or until the shrimp lose their raw look throughout.
Slice off the tops of all the cream puffs. Spoon an equal portion of the mixture into each cream-puff bottom. Replace the tops and serve.

SHRIMP CREAM PUFFS

Shrimp Cream Puffs image

This is a great holiday appetizer and is requested for Thanksgiving every year.

Provided by Kayrene Matye

Categories Seafood Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 c hot water
1/2 c butter
1 c flour
4 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
4 can(s) 6 oz size, baby shrimp
1-1/2 c chopped celery
3 eggs, hard boiled
3 tsp onion salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 pkg 8 oz, cream cheese
3/4 c mayonaise

Steps:

1. Put hot water, butter, and salt in sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add the flour and stir well until the mixture starts to pull away from the sides of the pan. Using a mixer, then add your eggs one at a time, beating after each egg very well. This step is very important. Drop by teaspoon onto baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 425º. Reduce oven temperature to 400º and bake for another 23 minutes. They should be slightly browned and this time could vary so keep checking them. Remove from oven and cool.
2. Mix all of the remaining ingredients together for the filling. Split the cream puffs when they are cool and fill with the filling mixture. Filling mixture keeps well in the fridge for several days.

Tips:

For a crispy puff, make sure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking.
To prevent the puffs from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or grease it with cooking spray.
Do not open the oven door during baking, as this will cause the puffs to deflate.
For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk in the cream filling.
To make the shrimp filling more flavorful, sauté the shrimp in butter or olive oil with garlic and herbs before adding it to the cream sauce.
If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to fill the puffs with the cream filling.

Conclusion:

Shrimp cream puffs are a delicious and elegant appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a crispy puff pastry shell, creamy shrimp filling, and flavorful sauce, these puffs are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.