Puff Pastry-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

Puff Pastry-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp
85 min.
18
88kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Puff Pastry-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp, a perfect addition to any gathering or celebration. This exquisite appetizer combines the succulent taste of fresh jumbo shrimp with a creamy garlic and herb cheese filling, all enveloped in a flaky, golden puff pastry. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests craving more.

Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party, a casual get-together, or simply looking for a delicious snack, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress. The combination of crispy bacon and fresh parsley adds a savory touch, elevating the dish to new heights. Plus, with only 88 calories per serving, you can enjoy these delectable morsels without the guilt!

Preparing this dish is a breeze, taking just 85 minutes from start to finish. The process of wrapping each shrimp in delicate pastry strips is not only fun but also allows for a personal touch in presentation. Serve them warm from the oven, and watch as your guests marvel at the beautiful golden-brown pastries that encase the flavorful shrimp within.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this stunning appetizer that is sure to be the star of your next meal. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 5.2 ounces alouette garlic & herbs spreadable cheese softened
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked
  • tbsp parsley fresh finely chopped
  • pound shrimp fresh with tail left on, deveined and butterflied peeled
  • 0.5  puff pastry thawed pepperidge farm® (1 sheet)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F
  2. Stir the cheese, parsley and bacon in a medium bowl. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture down the center of each shrimp. Fold the sides of the shrimp over the filling.
  3. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Cut the pastry sheet crosswise into 18 (1/2-inch wide) strips. Starting at the top, wind 1 pastry strip around 1 shrimp, slightly overlapping the pastry and ending just before the tail. Repeat with the remaining pastry strips and shrimp.
  5. Place the pastries onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories88kcal
Protein20.72%
Fat61.04%
Carbs18.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.89
Glycemic Load
1.66
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6539130042429%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:88.11kcal
4.41%
Fat:6.01g
9.25%
Saturated Fat:2.39g
14.97%
Carbohydrates:4.04g
1.35%
Net Carbohydrates:3.93g
1.43%
Sugar:0.05g
0.06%
Cholesterol:41.53mg
13.84%
Sodium:219.14mg
9.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.59g
9.18%
Selenium:9.56µg
13.65%
Phosphorus:69.14mg
6.91%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.82%
Vitamin K:4.63µg
4.41%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.14%
Copper:0.05mg
2.74%
Folate:10.42µg
2.6%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.5%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.49%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.35%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.07%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.05%
Magnesium:7.01mg
1.75%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.49%
Calcium:14.68mg
1.47%
Iron:0.25mg
1.38%
Vitamin A:63.54IU
1.27%
Potassium:38.23mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious