RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SHRIMP IN BRICK PASTRY


RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SHRIMP IN BRICK PASTRY

Ingredients;

2 tablespoons butter, plus extra melted butter to brush pastry
250 g leeks, trimmed and chopped
150 g soft cream cheese
8 sheets brick pastry, each about 22 cm
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt & pepper

 Recipe;

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium-low heat, add the leeks and gently pan-fry until wilted and tender.
  • Add the cheese and stir until a creamy consistency forms.
  • Season with salt and pepper, than remove the pan from the heat.
  • Cut the pastry into 24 pieces and put a little leek mixture and a shrimp onto each one, then fold the pastry to enclose the filling.
  • Dampen the edges of the pastry with a little water and press down to seal.
  • Put the pastries on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly, than serve.

Bon Apetit!