Shrimp Wellington

Shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and spinach, wrapped in puff pastry and baked in the oven. A wonderful appetizer or great served with a well-cut steak.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet

Step: 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain off any excess liquid; set aside.

Step: 3

Lay the sheet of puff pastry out on a clean surface, and cut into 4 squares. Prick lightly with fork.

Step: 4

In a medium bowl; mix crabmeat, bechamel sauce, shallots, and tarragon until well blended.

Step: 5

Cut prawns lengthwise and open them up to form a butterfly shape. Lay one shrimp in the middle of each pastry square with open side facing up. Stuff each shrimp with an equal amount of spinach and top with a heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture. Fold over pastry to make a triangle, and press the edges to seal. Place on the baking sheet, and brush with beaten egg.

Step: 6

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Per Serving: 502 calories; protein 20.1g; carbohydrates 30g; fat 33.5g; cholesterol 128.8mg; sodium 481.7mg.

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