Mini Shrimp Cornets Recipes

MINI SHRIMP CALZONES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme, parsley, and wine. Increase the heat to medium and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes. In a small bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool in a small bowl.
• Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out each piece of pizza dough into a 7-inch-diameter floured round. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella over the lower half of each pizza dough, dividing equally and leaving a 1-inch border. Spoon the shrimp mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the shrimp mixture. Brush the edge of the dough with egg wash. Fold the plain dough halves over the filling, forming half circles. Pinch the edges of dough firmly together and crimp to seal.
• Transfer the calzones to the 2 prepared sheets. Bake until the calzones puff and become golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Brush extra-virgin olive oil over calzones and serve.
• Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend. Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend. Blend in the oil. With the machine running, add the yeast mixture and blend just until the dough forms. Turn the dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm draft-free area until the dough doubles in volume, about 1 hour. Punch the down dough and form into ball. The dough can be used immediately or stored airtight in the refrigerator for 1 day.
• Yield: 1 (16-ounce) ball of pizza dough
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour

MINI SHRIMP ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat the broiler. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer. Add a large pinch of salt, bay leaf and the shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Dry very well with paper towels and then chop the shrimp.
• Combine the celery, shallot, tarragon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl, and then stir in the shrimp.
• Combine the butter and garlic together in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave until melted, about 20 seconds. Brush the top and bottoms of the rolls with the garlic butter. Place under the broiler and cook until toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add about 2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture to the bottom bun and top with the remaining bun halve. Secure with a bamboo skewer. Serve immediately.

INDIVIDUAL MINI SHRIMP QUICHES

Steps:

• Bake the tart shells in a 375°F oven for about 5 minutes.
• Coarsely chop the shrimp (except for 36 you have set aside for garnish).
• Beat together the eggs and cottage cheese.
• Stir in the chopped shrimp, Parmesan, chives, hot pepper sauce and pepper.
• Spoon the cooked, shrimp mixture into the tarts shells.
• Top with grated cheese and the reserve shrimp.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden or until they arepuffed and golden.

MINI SHRIMP COCKTAIL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Spread each cracker with 1 tsp of the cream cheese spread.
• Top evenly with the cocktail sauce and one shrimp.
• Sprinkle some of the finely chopped onions on top (if you desire).

MINI SHRIMP CORNETS

Steps:

• Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Heat butter in an 8-inch skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• When onion is cool, add shrimp, Sherry, tarragon, salt, and pepper and stir until combined well.
• Roll out 1 sheet of pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch square. Cut into thirds in one direction, then into fourths in the other direction to make 12 (3- by 4-inch) rectangles. Cut each rectangle in half diagonally to form 2 triangles. Place 1 triangle on a work surface with longest edge nearest you, then put 1 teaspoon shrimp filling in center of triangle. Bring bottom corner of shortest side up to top point, then wrap remaining corner around resulting cone. Pinch to seal, then transfer to a lined baking sheet. Form more cornets in same manner, then repeat with remaining sheet of pastry. Chill first sheet of cornets, loosely covered, while making second.
• Whisk together egg and milk and lightly brush some of egg wash over top of pastries.
• Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes total.
• Cool cornets on sheets on racks 5 minutes, then gently loosen from parchment with a spatula. Serve warm.