Shrimp Puffs Recipes

SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a miniature-muffin tin with cooking spray.
• Split each biscuit in half and place each half in a muffin cup, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides.
• In a medium-size bowl, mix the cheese, scallion, mayonnaise, shrimp and dill. Place 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture on top of each biscuit. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden and bubbling.
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SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, milk and oil. Combine the flour, baking powder, onion powder, salt and pepper; add to yolk mixture and mix well. Stir in the rice, shrimp, parsley and pepper sauce., In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into shrimp mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil. Fry puffs, a few at a time, for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until browned and puffy. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. Spray cookie sheet with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, or line with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, soy sauce, ginger and garlic until well blended; set aside.
• Separate dough into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise in half to make 16 triangles. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese mixture on each triangle. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place 1 shrimp on shortest side of each triangle; roll up, starting at shortest side, rolling to opposite point.
• Place sesame seed in small bowl. Gently press top of each roll into sesame seed; place roll, point side down, on cookie sheet.
• Bake 16 to 21 minutes or until golden brown.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave preserves uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until melted. Gently spread 1 teaspoon melted preserves over each puff to glaze. Cool 5 minutes. Serve warm.

SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Cut each biscuit in half and then place each half into a muffin cup, pressing the biscuit up the sides of the cup.
• Add the mayonnaise, cheese, dill, scallion and shrimp to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir. Divide the filling between the biscuits.
• Bake for 20 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and puffy. Garnish with more fresh dill if desired.

SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray miniature muffin tin with oil spray. Split each biscuit in half and place in muffin tin, pressing into the bottom.
• Mix next 5 ingredients together in medium bowl and place 1 tablespoon of shrimp mixture in biscuit dough. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbling.

SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix cream cheese and cocktail sauce in medium bowl until blended. Stir in shrimp.
• Unroll crescent roll dough; separate dough from each can into 8 triangles. Spoon shrimp mixture onto centers of dough triangles. Fold dough over filling to completely enclose filling; press edges together to seal. Place on baking sheet.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown.

SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray miniature muffin tin with oil spray.
• Unroll crescent rolls and press dough into one large rectangle.
• Cut rectangle into 24 squares. Press dough squares into muffin cups, pushing around to fit.
• Mix next 5 ingredients together in medium bowl and place 1 tablespoon of shrimp mixture in biscuit dough.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbling.

NERDMOM'S SHRIMP PUFFS

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.

SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• TO MAKE PUFFS------------.
• Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
• In a medium size saucepan, combine butter and water; heat to boiling.
• Stir in flour and salt using a wooden spoon.
• Stir until butter/flour mixture forms a thick, smooth base that follows the back of the spoon around the pan.
• Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• Using a wooden spoon, mix in eggs one at a time until mixture is thick and smooth.
• (This is very important to make sure that the mixture is smooth.) Drop by teaspoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet; space 1 inch apart.
• Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden; let cool.
• PUFF FILLING-------------.
• Rinse shrimp in cold water; drain well.
• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, chopped celery, chopped green onions and chopped hard cooked eggs; mix well.
• In a separate bowl using a whisk, blend together mayonnaise, salt and lemon juice; fold into shrimp mixture and chill for about 1/2 hour in refrigerator.
• TO ASSEMBLE PUFFS-----------------.
• Pull or cut tops off the puffs and set aside with each puff.
• Remove any soft membrane from inside puff and discard.
• Stuff with chilled filling.
• Replace tops of puffs.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• You can also use crab in place of shrimp.

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.