With juicy shrimp and flaky puff pastry, these puff pastry-wrapped shrimp are a wonderful appetizer to have during the holidays. They are nicely seasoned with a mixture of curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, making them extra delicious.
To make the puff pastry-wrapped shrimp, you season peeled and deveined shrimp with lemon juice, olive oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Then, they get wrapped with strips of puff pastry before being brushed with egg wash, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and baked in the oven. Served on their own or with a dipping sauce, this shrimp recipe will please anyone you serve it to.
What are Puff Pastry-Wrapped Shrimp?
Puff pastry-wrapped shrimp are large shrimp that are wrapped in strips of puff pastry before being baked in the oven. The shrimp is first seasoned with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper which gives the shrimp some spiciness and tanginess. The buttery and crisp puff pastry pairs beautifully with the delicate flavor of the shrimp.
Pro Tips
- If you didn’t purchase peeled and deveined shrimp, make sure you peel and devein the shrimp before you use them in this recipe.
- The puff pastry should be kept cold in the fridge until you are ready to assemble and bake the shrimp.
- Thoroughly coat the puff pastry-wrapped shrimp with the egg wash to ensure that they brown easily.
- If you prefer not to use sesame seeds, you could also sprinkle the pastries with poppyseeds or even dried herbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Freeze This Shrimp Appetizer?
Yes, once you have baked the puff pastry-wrapped shrimp, you can freeze them until solid, and store them in sealed bags until you are ready to serve them. Then, you can warm them up in the oven from frozen until they are heated through.
What is Puff Pastry?
Puff pastry is a buttery dough that puffs up in the oven during baking. The dough is layered with butter and kept cold so that when the butter melts, the steam causes it to puff up, creating a flaky texture. Originating in France, it is used in both sweet and savory preparations such as palmiers, beef Wellington, sausage rolls, and more.
What Things Should We Avoid With Puff Pastry?
When using puff pastry, it is important to keep it in the fridge until you intend to use it. This will ensure it is easy to work with while also keeping the butter cold. If the pastry warms up too much before you bake it, it may not puff up adequately in the oven.
How to Store Puff Pastry-Wrapped Shrimp
Leftover puff pastry shrimp can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge, but they are best if eaten within 2 to 3 days. If you would like to store them for longer, you could also put them in the freezer where they should keep for up to 2 to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Puff Pastry-Wrapped Shrimp
In a bowl, stir the shrimp with the olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
Peel and devein the shrimp.
Sprinkle them with sesame seeds. Bake them in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 20 minutes.
In a bowl, stir the shrimp with the olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
Serve immediately!
Cut the puff pastry into strips.
Wrap the shrimp with the strips of puff pastry.
Brush them with the egg wash.
Sprinkle them with sesame seeds. Bake them in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 20 minutes.
Serve immediately!
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