Ingredients
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To whip up these Cajun Shrimp Puff Pastry Squares, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan, add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until shrimp are pink.
- Mix cooked shrimp with cream cheese and green onions in a bowl.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 3×3 inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of shrimp mixture on each square, fold, and seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free puff pastry)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg