Quick N Easy Seafood Tarts
Whip up a batch of delightful *Quick N Easy Seafood Tarts*—a fuss-free, gourmet-style appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. These tarts combine buttery, flaky puff pastry with a creamy, flavorful seafood filling made from tender shrimp, succulent crab meat, and tangy cream cheese seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a hint of lemon juice. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. The tarts are partially baked to perfection before being filled, ensuring a crisp golden crust that complements the rich, cheesy filling. Garnished with fresh parsley and a dash of Parmesan, these seafood tarts are a show-stopping addition to your spread—delicious served warm and effortlessly impressive for both casual meals and special celebrations! Perfect SEO keywords: "quick seafood recipes," "easy seafood appetizers," "puff pastry tarts," "shrimp and crab recipes," "party appetizers."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets ready-made puff pastry sheets
- 200 grams cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 100 grams canned crab meat (drained)
- 120 grams cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter), cut out 12 circles of pastry. Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet.
Score a smaller circle approximately 1/2 inch from the edges of each pastry circle to create a border. Be careful not to cut all the way through the pastry.
Brush the edges of each pastry circle with the beaten egg to help them turn golden-brown during baking.
Bake the pastry circles for 10 minutes in the preheated oven until they are puffed and lightly golden.
While the pastry bakes, prepare the seafood filling. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.
Once the puff pastry is partially baked, remove it from the oven. Gently press down the center of each tart with a spoon to create an indentation for the filling.
Spoon the seafood mixture generously into the center of each tart and spread it evenly within the borders.
Return the tarts to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the filling is warmed through and the edges of the pastry are golden-brown.
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 336 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
