Puff Pastry Wrapped Shrimp
The buttery, flaky pastry makes these shrimp extra delicious, and even though they may seem fancy, they are extremely easy to make. To begin, the shrimp is combined with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until combined. Then, the puff pastry gets sliced into strips before being wrapped in the puff pastry. They then get sprinkled with some sesame seeds before being baked in the oven until golden.
What is Shrimp in Crust?
This shrimp in crust recipe is just how it sounds. It is individual shrimps that are wrapped in strips of puff pastry, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and baked in the oven until puffed and golden. Often, shrimp is coated in a batter or panko crumbs for a crusty coating, but using store-bought puff pastry is even easier as it is pre-made and can be baked in the oven.
Pro Tips
- Keep the puff pastry cold in the fridge until you are ready to use it, as this will ensure it puffs in the oven. It will also be easier to handle.
- Use shrimp with tails for an extra attractive appearance!
- If you didn’t purchase deveined shrimp, make sure you devein it yourself.
- For extra lemony flavor, you can serve the shrimp with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.
- Brush the puff pastry wrapped shrimps in an even coating of egg wash to ensure they brown evenly.
What to Serve with Shrimp in Crust?
This shrimp recipe is perfect on its own with your favorite cocktail or glass of wine. However, feel free to serve them with a dipping sauce such as a cocktail sauce or lemon wedges for squeezing over the top for some extra pizazz if desired.
Can I Make Shrimp in Crust Dairy-Free?
Yes, you definitely could! While most store-bought puff pastry includes butter, you should be able to find a vegan puff pastry at your grocery store to use as a replacement.
Can I Use Raw Shrimp?
Yes, you could definitely use uncooked shrimp in this recipe. The puff pastry requires around 20 minutes to cook which would result in uncooked shrimp cooking through sufficiently. If you are concerned about using cooked shrimp in this recipe, rest assured that it shouldn’t dry out or become rubbery as it will be insulated by the puff pastry.
Do I Have to Use Sesame Seeds?
No, you don’t have to if you don’t want to or are allergic. These will still be delicious without a garnish, or if you would like another garnish, you could sprinkle them with poppyseeds or nigella seeds instead.
How to Store Shrimp in Crust
This shrimp in crust recipe is best served when it is made, but if you have leftovers, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It should last for up to 3 to 4 days this way. Then, you could re-warm them in the oven before serving.
Ingredients
How to Make Shrimp in Crust
Step 1: In a bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
Step 1: In a bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
Step 2: Unroll the puff pastry on a cutting board and cut it into 1 cm thick strips.
Step 2: Unroll the puff pastry on a cutting board and cut it into 1 cm thick strips.
Step 3: Wrap a strip of puff pastry around each shrimp, ensuring there aren’t any gaps.
Step 3: Wrap a strip of puff pastry around each shrimp, ensuring there aren’t any gaps.
Step 4: Place the shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush them with the egg wash and sprinkle them with the sesame seeds. Bake them in a 190 C (375 F) oven for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Place the shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush them with the egg wash and sprinkle them with the sesame seeds. Bake them in a 190 C (375 F) oven for 20 minutes.
Step 5: Serve them immediately!
Step 5: Serve them immediately!
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