Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

Name: Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion; 6 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 shells puff pastry, baked; 4 tablespoons butter or margarine; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 16 ounces smoked Gouda, grated; 2 teaspoons salt

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Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer is an moderately easy snack you can prepare in about 1 hour 10 minutes. Made with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 6 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined and 12 shells puff pastry, baked, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 45 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 701

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 56.3g 72%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1075mg 47%

Total Carbohydrate 22.7g 8%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%

Total Sugars 1.8g

Protein 26.8g 54%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent; set aside to cool.

When cool, pour off liquid reserving garlic.

Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces, reserving 12 uncut for garnish.

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add reserved garlic and all shrimp; cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes or until done.

Remove center circle and a small portion of inside of cooled puff pastry shells.

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy; add one egg at a time and beat until well mixed.

Add cream, Gouda, onions, shrimp and salt.

Spoon filling into puff pastry shells.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is browned on top.

Garnish with whole shrimp and chopped chives; serve.