Irresistible Shrimp Stuffed Puffs Recipe in Just 20 Minutes
Crispy shrimp puffs with creamy cheese filling, perfect as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb small shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts or empanada dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut dough into circles, spoon filling in the center, brush edges with egg, fold, and seal with a fork.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry puffs for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Best served fresh.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use sweet chili sauce or aioli for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 150mg