Shrimp and chorizo puff pastry

Portions : 12

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 125 ml (½ cup) chorizo, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) parsley, chopped
• 16 shrimp 16/20, peeled and broken into pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 puff pastry, thin
• 1 egg yolk, beaten with a fork
• 250 ml (1 cup) 35% cream
• 1 pinch saffron
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a hot skillet, brown the chorizo for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the onion and cook for a further 3 minutes. Leave to cool.
4. Then add the parsley, shrimp pieces and half the garlic. Check the seasoning.
5. Using a knife, cut the puff pastry into 3” squares on the work surface.
6. In the center of each pastry square, spread the prepared mixture.
7. Close the edges towards the center to form a small puff pastry.
8. On an ovenproof baking sheet covered with a silicone mat, arrange the puff pastries. Brush the tops with egg yolk and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, in a hot pan, heat the cream, remaining garlic, saffron and paprika and reduce slightly. Check the seasoning.
10. Serve the puff pastries with the sauce.