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Delicious Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Puff Pastry Cups Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Puff Pastry Cups

Imagine stepping into your kitchen and the delightful aroma of garlic fills the air. You can almost taste the creamy, cheesy goodness waiting to be devoured. That’s exactly what you’ll experience when you whip up these Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Puff Pastry Cups!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Cups
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
For Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Step 2: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares that fit into a muffin tin.
  3. Step 3: Press the pastry squares into the muffin tin cups and poke the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  4. Step 4: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Add shrimp to the skillet, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Step 6: In a bowl, mix cream cheese and mozzarella cheese until well combined. Then add the cooked shrimp and stir to combine.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the shrimp and cheese mixture into each puff pastry cup, filling them generously.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious creation!

Notes

These delightful cups are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.