Description
Discover how to make Shrimp Alfredo Garlic Biscuit Pockets with a melty center, perfect for seafood lovers. Easy steps and tips for a flavorful homemade delight!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounce (227 g) s (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 8 refrigerated biscuit dough pieces
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Alfredo sauce until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Roll out each biscuit dough piece into a 5-inch circle.
- Spoon a portion of the shrimp Alfredo mixture onto each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Press the edges with a fork to seal the pockets.
- Place the biscuit pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the biscuit pockets before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is soft before use to ensure a smooth Alfredo sauce.
- Cook shrimp until just pink and opaque to avoid overcooking.
- Gradually add Parmesan to the sauce for an even, creamy texture.
