Seafood Pinwheels with Havarti Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Seafood Pinwheels with Havarti Sauce, a perfect balance of elegance and indulgence. Tender shrimp and sweet crab meat are combined with rich cream cheese, vibrant green onions, and a hint of garlic and lemon, then swirled inside flaky, golden puff pastry for a delectable bite-sized treat. To top it off, a creamy, velvety Havarti cheese sauce takes these pinwheels to a whole new level of decadence. This recipe is as impressive as it is approachable, making it ideal for dinner parties, holiday spreads, or even a luxurious weekend snack. Serve them warm with a drizzle of Havarti sauce or as a dip on the side, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, these crowd-pleasers will disappear off the plate in seconds! Keywords: seafood pinwheels, Havarti sauce recipe, puff pastry appetizers, shrimp and crab hors d’oeuvres, creamy cheese sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 200 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 150 grams Crab meat (cooked)
- 100 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 piece Egg, beaten (for pastry wash)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 100 grams Havarti cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a clean surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth out creases. Keep them chilled until needed.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, minced garlic, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread the seafood mixture evenly over the puff pastry sheets, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges.
Gently roll each pastry sheet into a tight log, starting from one of the long edges. Seal the seam with a bit of water.
Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 1-inch thick pinwheels and place them flat on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the faces of the pinwheels with the beaten egg to provide a golden finish when baked.
Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
While the pinwheels are baking, prepare the Havarti sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps, and cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Havarti cheese until melted and smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Once the pinwheels are baked, serve them warm drizzled with Havarti sauce or with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 10% | |
*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.
