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21) Sweet-Chili Shrimp Puff Pastry Boats

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed (about 8x8 inches)
  • 8 –10 medium shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 2 tbsp sweet-chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or pepper jack
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sear 1–2 minutes per side in a hot skillet until just pink; remove.
  3. Mix sweet-chili sauce, mayo, and lime juice in a small bowl.
  4. Cut puff pastry into two rectangles. Fold up edges to form shallow boats and brush with egg wash.
  5. Spread a thin layer of sauce inside each boat, sprinkle cheese, arrange shrimp on top, and spoon a little extra sauce.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until puff pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly. Garnish and serve warm.