These easy shrimp puffs are made with a golden and crispy puff pastry, filled with a rich and flavorful shrimp mixture. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, they are perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or a light lunch, and can be prepared in less than an hour.
Looking for an easy seafood appetizer for a special party? These homemade shrimp puffs combine crispy puff pastry with a rich and flavorful shrimp filling seasoned with garlic, onion, coriander, and thyme.
They're crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and perfect for family gatherings, parties, holidays, or as a delicious snack any time of the year. They are easy to prepare and can be served straight from the oven. For a more substantial meal, serve these puffs alongside Easy Parmesan Pasta with Cherry Tomato, Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce, or Tomato Rice with Peppers.
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Ingredients for Shrimp Puffs
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Puff pastry - Creates the flaky, buttery outer layer that turns golden and crispy when baked.
- Shrimp - The main ingredient, which provides a delicious seafood flavor and tender texture to the filling.
- Onion, olive oil and garlic - Sautéed together to create a flavorful and aromatic base.
- Small onion - To add flavor while cooking shrimp.
- Coriander - Brings freshness and flavor to the puffs.
- Thyme - Provides an earthy aroma and flavor that pairs well with shrimp.
- Corn starch flour - Helps thicken the filling, giving it a creamy consistency.
- Pepper - Adds a subtle touch of spice and enhances the savory flavors.
- Egg yolk - Brushed over the pastry before baking to create a golden finish.
- Salt - Enhances and balances the flavors of all ingredients.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
How to Make Easy Shrimp Puffs
Step 1: Place the shrimp in a saucepan and cover with water seasoned with salt, a sprig of coriander, and a peeled onion. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 2: When the shrimp are cooked, remove them with a skimmer and let them cool slightly, reserving the cooking water. Peel the shrimp and set aside.
Step 3: In a bowl, dissolve the corn starch in 100 ml (1/2 cup) of the shrimp cooking water and set aside.
Step 4: In a saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and chopped garlic. Stir with a wooden spoon and sauté over low heat until the onion becomes soft and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Add the peeled shrimp along with the dissolved cornstarch and season with pepper. Stir well and cook over low heat for about five minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Step 6: Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped coriander.
Step 7: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Step 8: Roll out the puff pastry on a clean work surface and spread the prepared filling evenly over it. Carefully roll the pastry into a tight log to enclose the filling. Brush the surface with lightly beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with thyme. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes.
Tips for Easy Shrimp Puffs
• Choose quality shrimp - Use quality shrimp to ensure a more flavorful and delicious filling.
• Don't overcook the shrimp - Cook shrimp until tender to prevent them from becoming rubbery after baked.
• Cool the filling before assembling - A slightly cooled filling helps maintain the puff pastry's crispy during baking.
• Brush with egg yolk - Egg yolk gives the pastry a beautiful golden finish.
• Bake until golden - For maximum crispiness, bake until the pastry is golden brown.
FAQs
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes. Frozen shrimp work perfectly for this recipe. Simply thaw them completely and dry them well before cooking.
What can I serve with shrimp puffs?
They pair well with green salads, yogurt sauces, or a simple tomato salad.
Can I use store-bought puff pastry?
Yes. Store-bought puff pastry is the easiest option and provides excellent crispy results.
How do I keep puff pastry crispy?
Avoid overfilling the pastry and allow the shrimp mixture to cool slightly before assembling the puffs. Bake until golden brown.
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Easy Shrimp Puffs
These easy shrimp puffs are made with a golden and crispy puff pastry, filled with a rich and flavorful shrimp mixture. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, they are perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or a light lunch, and can be prepared in less than an hour.
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- 400 grams (14 ounces) puff pastry
- 300 grams (10 1/2 ounces) shrimp
- 1 medium onion
- 1 small onion to cook the shrimp
- Coriander (to taste)
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- Thyme (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg yolk
- Salt (to taste)
- Place the shrimp in a saucepan and cover with water seasoned with salt, a sprig of coriander, and a peeled onion. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes.
- When the shrimp are cooked, remove them with a skimmer and let them cool slightly, reserving the cooking water. Peel the shrimp and set aside.
- In a bowl, dissolve the corn starch in 100 ml (1/2 cup) of the shrimp cooking water and set aside.
- In a saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and chopped garlic. Sitr with a wooden spoon and sauté over low heat until the onion becomes soft and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
- Add the peeled shrimp along with the dissolved cornstarch and season with pepper. Stir well and cook over low heat for about five minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped coriander.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a clean work surface and spread the prepared filling evenly over it. Carefully roll the pastry into a tight log to enclose the filling. Brush the surface with lightly beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with thyme. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes.
