Description
Indulge in this creamy shrimp and crab puff pastry braid, a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Place the seafood mixture in the center of the pastry sheet.
- Cut the sides of the pastry into strips and fold them over the filling to create a braid.
- Brush the braid with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more spices to enhance the flavor.
- This dish is best served warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 braid
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Shrimp and Crab Puff Pastry Braid, shrimp, crab, puff pastry, appetizer