Shrimp Puffs
Recipe: #22690
January 28, 2016
Categories: Shrimp, Appetizers, Pacific Northwest, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Brunch Christmas, New Years, Oven Bake, more
"This is out of an old cookbook called "Cooking with Lis, her family and friends"."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (62.3 g)
- Calories 132.8
- Total Fat - 4.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.2 g
- Cholesterol - 24 mg
- Sodium - 357.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 17.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
- Sugars - 2.1 g
- Protein - 6.2 g
- Calcium - 135.5 mg
- Iron - 1.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, mix cheese, mayonnaise, onion and garlic powder together until blended, stir in shrimp.
Step 3
Cut 10 (2 inch) rounds from bread slices.
Step 4
Mound 1 tablespoon of shrimp mixture onto each bread round.
Step 5
Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- If possible, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- For convenience, use pre-chopped green onions or mince them yourself.
- Substitute the Parmesan cheese with vegan cheese for a vegan-friendly dish. The benefit of this substitution is that it will make the dish accessible to those who follow a vegan diet.
- Substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier version. The benefit of this substitution is that it will reduce the amount of fat and calories in the dish, making it a healthier option.
Cheese and Bacon Shrimp Puffs Add 2 tablespoons of cooked bacon crumbles to the shrimp mixture and replace the Parmesan cheese with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese.
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan: A simple yet flavorful side dish to complement the Shrimp Puffs. Roasted broccoli is tossed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil for a delicious and nutritious accompaniment.
Herb-Roasted Potatoes: A classic side dish that pairs perfectly with the Shrimp Puffs. Potatoes are tossed with herbs, olive oil, and garlic, then roasted until crispy and golden brown. The creamy texture and savory flavor of the potatoes will balance out the light and crunchy shrimp puffs.
FAQ
Q: How much Parmesan cheese is needed for the recipe?
A: 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese is needed for the recipe.
Q: How long should the dish bake for?
A: The dish should bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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Fun facts:
The original recipe for Shrimp Puffs was published in a cookbook called "Cooking with Lis, her family and friends", written by a woman named Lis. This cookbook was published in the early 1970s and is now considered a classic.
The dish is said to have been a favorite of the late Princess Diana, who served it often to her guests at Kensington Palace.