Description
Indulge in warm croissants filled with a creamy, garlicky shrimp mixture, perfect for breakfast or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants (store-bought or fresh bakery)
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or gruyère
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- Extra chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let chilled croissants sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season, and cook for 1-2 minutes until pink, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, and cheese until smooth, and fold in sautéed shrimp and chives.
- Slice croissants open, fill with the shrimp mixture, and close gently.
- If desired, brush tops with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until warmed through and golden.
- Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using lemon zest or smoked paprika in the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shrimp, croissants, seafood, appetizer, baking, easy recipe