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A shrimp vol au vent (puff pastry)

Shrimp Salad Avocado Puff Pastry Shells

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Pre-made puff pastry shells are filled with blended avocado and shrimp salad with delicious flavors and herbs.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 377
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 6 pre-made frozen puff pastry shells

For the avocado:

  • 1 ½ avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For the shrimp salad:

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ pound (227 grams) cooked shrimp, tails removed and chopped into bite-size pieces

Instructions

  • Bake the shells according to package directions, set aside to cool completely.

Make the avocado:

  • To a blender, add the avocado, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, chives, dill, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, taste for seasoning. Transfer to a piping bag or ziptop bag and refrigerate.

Make the shrimp salad:

  • To a large bowl add the mayonnaise, mustard, lime juice, dill, chives, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add the shrimp and stir until well coated.
  • Remove the cut top/center of the cooled shells, Fill each shell halfway full with the avocado mix. Top with 2 tablespoons of shrimp salad.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 785mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g