Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion

6 teaspoons minced garlic

1 pound fresh shrimp

peeled and deveined

12 shells puff pastry

baked

4 tablespoons butter or margarine

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

softened

4 eggs

½ cup heavy cream

16 ounces smoked Gouda

grated

2 teaspoons salt

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-low heat warm oil and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent; set aside to cool. When cool pour off liquid reserving garlic.

Step 3

Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces reserving 12 uncut for garnish. In a large skillet over medium-low heat melt butter and add reserved garlic and all shrimp; cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes or until done.

Step 4

Remove center circle and a small portion of inside of cooled puff pastry shells.

Step 5

In a medium bowl beat cream cheese until creamy; add one egg at a time and beat until well mixed. Add cream Gouda onions shrimp and salt.

Step 6

Spoon filling into puff pastry shells.

Step 7

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is browned on top. Garnish with whole shrimp and chopped chives; serve.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 701

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.8g 54%

Carbohydrates: 22.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 56.3g 87%

Saturated Fat: 26.7g 133%

Cholesterol: 248mg 83%

Vitamin A Iu: 1380.6IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 8mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 48.5mcg 12%

Calcium: 354.4mg 35%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 38.8mg 14%

Potassium: 257.2mg 7%

Sodium: 1075.1mg 43%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 506.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.