These shrimp in puff pastry are the definition of effortless elegance: plump, juicy shrimp wrapped in golden, flaky pastry with a sprinkle of sesame. They bake in about 20 minutes, making them perfect for parties or a fun weeknight dinner. For more easy finger foods, try our Tortilla Pizza with Tuna and Eggs and Herring and Beet Canapes on Rye.
Ingredients
- 250 g (9 oz) puff pastry
- 15 tiger shrimp
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp, leaving only the tails, and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Cut the puff pastry into thin strips. Wrap each shrimp in a strip of pastry, brush with the yolk, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake in a preheated 180 C (350 F) oven for about 20 minutes, until golden.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips
- Pat the shrimp very dry before wrapping so the pastry stays crisp and flaky.
- Leave the shrimp tails exposed — they make a pretty presentation and an easy handle.
- For tips on handling puff pastry, Serious Eats has excellent guides to keeping it flaky.
Nutrition: per 100 g — 56 kcal, protein 6 g, fat 2 g, carbs 4 g.