Description
Creamy, golden Cheesy Shrimp Squares bring coastal comfort straight to your dinner table with a delightful blend of succulent seafood and melted cheese. Crisp edges and a rich, savory filling promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package cream cheese
Pastry and Base:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it becomes pliable and easy to handle.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and begin to curl, ensuring they remain tender and succulent.
- Remove shrimp from heat and let cool slightly, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces to distribute evenly in the final dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and shredded cheddar, blending until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the cooked shrimp and chopped parsley into the cheese mixture, creating a rich and flavorful filling.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, then sprinkle breadcrumbs across the entire sheet to create a crisp, textured base.
- Spread the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll or fold the pastry edges to create a rustic border, which will help contain the filling during baking.
- Transfer the prepared square to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and becomes crisp and flaky.
- Allow the cheesy shrimp square to cool for 5 minutes before slicing, which helps the filling set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Swap regular butter with plant-based butter for a dairy-free alternative that maintains rich flavor and creamy texture.
- Choose gluten-free puff pastry if managing celiac or gluten sensitivity to make the recipe fully accessible.
- Customize spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or reducing paprika for personalized heat preferences.
- Opt for smaller shrimp to ensure even distribution and easier bite-sized pieces throughout the pastry.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg