Description
Discover how to make delicious Crispy Shrimp Alfredo-stuffed Cheese Crust Poppers that are perfect for any gathering. Easy recipe for cheese lovers!
Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined – 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams)
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (30 milliliters)
- Salt – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
- Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
- Paprika – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
- All-purpose flour – 1/2 cup (120 ml) (60 grams)
- Eggs, beaten – 2 large
- Breadcrumbs – 1 cup (240 ml) (120 grams)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded – 1 cup (240 ml) (100 grams)
- Cream cheese, softened – 4 ounce (113 g) s (115 grams)
- Parmesan cheese, grated – 1/2 cup (120 ml) (50 grams)
- Heavy cream – 1/2 cup (120 ml) (120 milliliters)
- Butter, unsalted – 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (28 grams)
- Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
- Parsley, chopped – 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (8 grams)
- Pizza dough – 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to the pan.
- Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Remove shrimp from heat and chop into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Melt butter in a separate pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir garlic into the cheese mixture.
- Add chopped shrimp and parsley to the cheese mixture and combine well.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut dough into small circles, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of shrimp mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the mixture.
- Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal.
- In one bowl, place flour; in another, beaten eggs; in a third, breadcrumbs.
- Dip each popper in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry poppers in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Transfer poppers to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
- Allow poppers to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp is cooked thoroughly to eliminate any potential foodborne risks.
- Choose high-quality mozzarella cheese for a rich and delicious filling.
- Seal the edges of the dough tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out while frying.
