Creamy Shrimp and Dill Puffs

Delight your guests with these elegant Creamy Shrimp and Dill Puffs, a perfect appetizer that combines buttery, golden puff pastry with a luscious shrimp filling. This recipe features tender cooked shrimp blended with cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh dill, garlic, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a creamy and aromatic filling that bursts with flavor. The puff pastry is cut into circles, filled, and sealed to create beautifully crimped mini-pies baked to golden perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like frozen puff pastry and pantry staples, these shrimp puffs are an impressive yet approachable dish. Serve them warm at your next gathering or special occasion for a savory bite that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry sheets
• 250 grams cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 120 grams cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions.

Step 3

Finely chop the cooked shrimp and transfer them to a mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the shrimp. Mix until well combined, creating a creamy filling.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet slightly to ensure it's even. Using a round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter), cut out circles from the pastry. Repeat with the second sheet.

Step 6

Place half of the pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of the shrimp filling onto the center of each pastry circle.

Step 8

Brush the edges of each filled circle with beaten egg to help seal the pastry.

Step 9

Place the remaining pastry circles on top, pressing gently to seal the edges. Crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative finish.

Step 10

Use a sharp knife to make a small slit or poke a hole in the top of each puff to let steam escape while baking.

Step 11

Lightly brush the tops of the puffs with the remaining beaten egg to give them a golden sheen.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and flaky.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm as a delightful appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(592.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1633.6

Total Fat 118.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 851.1mg	0%
Sodium 2516.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 81.1g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 275.2mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1005.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 17.9%