Shrimp & avocado puff pastry shells are really easy to make. Perfect for holiday entertaining, they are just as delicious their impressive looks. If you’re looking for appetizers that are easy with that wow factor, you’ve come to the right place.
In Europe we call these vol-au-vents (pronounced vol-o-vonts). French for blown in the wind because of their lightness, these were always on the table when my parents entertained during the holidays. They are elegant for entertaining, but very easy to put together. With a little help from the grocery store using pre-made pastry shells, they can be filled with anything savory or even something sweet for a lovely dessert.
The filling could not be easier. I sautéed 2 pounds of shrimp (reserving 12 for garnish) and allowed them to cool. They are then added to a food processor with 1 avocado, mayonnaise, lemon, chives, cilantro salt and pepper and it’s processed until smooth. That’s it! The processor does all the work and you have a delicious pastry bite that your guests will think you bought them from a French bakery.
This recipe is also posted on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.
- 12 pre-made frozen puff pastry shells
- 2 pounds shrimp 26-30 count, peeled, deveined and sautéed for 3 minutes per side
- 1 avocado peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 15 chives
- 1 cup fresh dill
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Bake the pre-made pastry shells according to the package directions and allow to cool.
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Set 12 shrimp aside for garnish.
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To a food processor add the remaining shrimp and pulse until they are broken up.
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Add the avocado, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, chives, dill, cilantro, salt and pepper and pulse until smooth.
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Fill a piping bag with the filling and pipe into the cups.
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Top each with 1 cooked shrimp and small sprig of fresh dill.
This recipe first appeared on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.
WOWZA! These look absolutely delicious! Definitely great for parties!
These little shrimp bites are beautiful and would be a perfect appetizer for New Years Eve. Or “football” munchies. YUM
What absolutely gorgeous and rich-looking savory pastries! Pinning this unique recipe, for sure! From one ginger to another. I’m digging your wonderful blog!
–G
http://gingerwroot.com
Thank you so much for stopping by Ginger 🙂
Are these to be refrigerated? and is it a cold dish?
Hello Nadine. I made the recipe with the idea of serving them for entertaining and are best at room temperature. They can be refrigerated until they are served. I hope this helps.