Categories: Appetizers- snacks
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 3/4 lb. unpeeled, small fresh shrimp
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- Cream Puffs:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
Directions
- Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cool 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp, devein, if desired, and chop.
- Stir together 1/4 cup Parmesan, cream cheese, and next 3 ingredients; stir in shrimp.
- Cut off tops of Cream Puffs; remove any soft dough inside. Spoon shrimp mixture into puffs; replace tops, and place on baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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makes 2 dozen
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Note: To serve Shrimp Puffs chilled, omit baking. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Cream Puffs:
- Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low. Add flour; beat with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan. Remove from heat. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each. Drop by teaspoons onto buttered baking sheets.
- Bake at 40 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and puffed; transfer to wire racks to cool.
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makes 2 dozen