Shrimp Wellington Recipe

Name: Shrimp Wellington
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups fresh spinach leaves; salt and pepper to taste; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 4 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 ounces crabmeat, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup bechamel sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet
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.
3
Lay the sheet of puff pastry out on a clean surface, and cut into 4 squares. Prick lightly with fork.
4
In a medium bowl; mix crabmeat, bechamel sauce, shallots, and tarragon until well blended.
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.
6
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

232

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, salt and pepper to taste, 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Wellington falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Wellington

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Variations & substitutions

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