Delicious Shrimp Wellington Recipe with Puff Pastry

Shrimp Wellington is a mouthwatering dish where succulent shrimp is wrapped in puff pastry with a savory mushroom duxelles. It's then baked until golden brown and served with a rich and creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or just when you're in the mood for a fancy meal at home.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 package puff pastry sheets
• 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and shallot until softened.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and it evaporates.
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine and cook until almost dry.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares large enough to wrap around a shrimp.
7. Place a shrimp on each square, top with a spoonful of the mushroom mixture, and fold the pastry over the shrimp to seal.
8. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the shrimp is cooked through.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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