Description
Buttery Shrimp-Stuffed Croissants are flaky, golden croissants filled with a creamy, savory shrimp mixture, perfect as an appetizer, brunch item, or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 large croissants
- 300 g shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped shrimp, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice; cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, and parsley.
- Fold the cooked shrimp into the cheese mixture.
- Slice croissants lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Fill each croissant generously with the shrimp mixture.
- Place stuffed croissants on the prepared baking tray.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Best served fresh, but can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion