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Sesame Shrimp Puffs

christmas dinner sides

Thank you Brit + Co for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 packets ready-rolled puff pastry

  • 8 oz. raw shrimp (peeled and cleaned)

  • 4 scallions (roughly chopped)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 large garlic clove (peeled)

  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 

  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 

  • 1 Tbsp honey

  • Toasted sesame seeds (to sprinkle)

  • Chopped chives

Sweet-Chili Sauce:

  • 6 oz. sugar

  • ⅓ cup white wine vinegar

  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce

  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch diluted in 2 Tbsp cold water

  • 1 large red chili (finely chopped)

  • 1 large garlic clove (peeled and grated)

  • 1 small piece fresh ginger (peeled and grated)

  • 1 Tbsp dried chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Put the shrimp, scallions, one egg, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and honey in a food processor or blender. Pulse it a few times until it forms a chunky paste. Cover and chill it in the fridge for an hour before using. 

  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Take the puff pastry out of the fridge and let it stand for 10 minutes. Cut each pack into 6 squares, making 12 in total. Place a scant tablespoon of filling onto each square, moisten the edges with a little water, then fold and brush with the other beaten egg. Sprinkle the square with sesame seeds.

  3. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the puffs are golden. 

  4. Put all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly reduced. Cool, then transfer it to a clean jar or dipping bowl to serve.