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With virtually no cooking involved, these Shrimp Salad and Avocado Puff Pastry Shells come together so quickly. All you have to do is bake the pastry! This is one of those perfect dishes that you can make ahead for summer entertaining.

A pretty puff pastry shell filled with avocado and shrimp

If you like shrimp salad, you will love these little gems, what the French call ‘vol au vents’. (pronounced VAWL-OH-VAWNTS). Fill the pre-made puff pastry shells with creamy, blended avocado mixed with lime, chives, and dill. Then top them with a shrimp salad made from cooked shrimp, Dijon mustard, and dill.

What are vol-au-vents?

Vol-au-vents are small, hollow puff pastry shells that you fill with savory or sweet ingredients. They get their name from the French phrase meaning “flying in the wind,” thanks to their light, flaky texture. You usually serve them as appetizers or elegant hors d’oeuvres.

Holding a shrimp and avocado puff pastry shell

One last thing regarding the blended avocado… It’s so good on its own with the perfect blend of citrus, dill and chives, you could even serve this as a stand alone dip! Like an avocado hummus if you will.

Make ahead appetizer

As mentioned above, you can make all the components of this dish ahead of time. Make the avocado mixture 1 day ahead—lime juice prevents it from turning brown. Prepare the shrimp salad 1 day ahead as well. Keep the puff pastry shells frozen until baking, or bake them 1 day ahead and refrigerate.

What are puff pastry shells?

Round, pre-made puff pastry with the center cut out and ready to fill with your favorite filling. You can find these vol-au-vent shells in the freezer section of your grocery store.

An overhead view of shrimp salad and avocado filled puff pastry shells

Puff pastry

Remember too that frozen puff pastry is a great way to get easy help with making hors d’oeuvres and even breakfast and desserts. Here are a few more recipes:

If you’ve made these Shrimp Salad and Avocado Puff Pastry Shells, leave a comment (or question) below. I love to hear from my readers.

Yield: 6

Shrimp Salad Avocado Puff Pastry Shells

A shrimp vol au vent (puff pastry)

Pre-made puff pastry shells are filled with blended avocado and shrimp salad with delicious flavors and herbs.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 pre-made, frozen puff pastry shells
  • For the avocado:
  • 1 whole, plus 1 half avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • For the shrimp salad:
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 pound (227 grams) cooked shrimp, tails removed and chopped into bite-size pieces

Instructions

  1. Bake the shells according to package directions, set aside to cool completely.
  2. To a blender, add the avocado, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, chives, dill, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, taste for seasoning. Transfer to a piping bag or ziptop bag and refrigerate.
  3. To a large bowl add the mayonnaise, mustard, lime juice, dill, chives, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add the shrimp and stir until well coated.
  4. Remove the cut top/center of the cooled shells, Fill each shell halfway full with the avocado mix. Top with 2 tablespoons of shrimp salad.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 377Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 84mgSodium 785mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 4gSugar 1gProtein 13g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

© Janette
Cuisine: French / Category: Appetizers