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Shrimp and bechamel vol-au-vent

Crispy puff pastry cases filled with shrimp in creamy bechamel sauce.

40 minTime
6Servings
MediumDifficulty
FranceCuisine

Ingredients

  • 12 puff pastry vol-au-vents
  • 300 g peeled shrimp
  • 1/2 onion
  • 40 g butter
  • 40 g flour
  • 400 g milk
  • 50 g white wine
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Step-by-step

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  1. Put the onion in the mixing bowl and chop 4 sec/speed 5.
  2. Add the butter and saute 4 min/120°C/speed 1.
  3. Add the shrimp and the white wine and cook 3 min/100°C/reverse/spoon speed.
  4. Add the flour and toast 1 min/120°C/speed 2.
  5. Add the milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and set 8 min/90°C/speed 3.
  6. Check that the bechamel is creamy and adjust the salt.
  7. Bake the vol-au-vents according to the package instructions until golden.
  8. Fill the pastry cases with the hot mixture.
  9. Sprinkle chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Fill the vol-au-vents just before serving so they do not go soggy.
  • You can replace the shrimp with chicken or mushrooms.
  • A touch of brandy in the saute adds more aroma.

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