Description
Indulge in a savory Shrimp Pot Pie With Puff Pastry recipe that combines flaky pastry with succulent shrimp filling. Learn how to make this delicious dish now!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (30 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced onion (150 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced carrots (130 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) peas (150 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced celery (125 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter (57 grams)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) all-purpose flour (40 grams)
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth (480 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (240 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper (1 gram)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme (1 gram)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the peas and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside with the shrimp.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Add salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Return the shrimp and vegetables to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce.
- Pour the shrimp mixture into a baking dish.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the puff pastry over the baking dish, trimming excess and sealing the edges.
- Brush the top of the puff pastry with the beaten egg.
- Cut small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Properly clean the shrimp to avoid a gritty texture in the dish.
- Use high-quality chicken broth for a flavorful sauce.
- Enhance the dish with additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
