Pâtisserie de la Mer

Pâtisserie de la Mer is a delightful Halal French snack featuring delicate seafood-stuffed pastry puffs, perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection. This dish combines the flavors of the ocean with a touch of French elegance, making it a unique and savory treat.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry - 250 grams
• Cooked shrimp - 100 grams, chopped
• Cooked crab meat - 100 grams
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1, for egg wash

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, lemon zest, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness.
4. Cut the pastry into squares of approximately 10cm x 10cm.
5. Place a tablespoon of the seafood mixture in the center of each pastry square.
6. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to form a triangle or pocket, and press the edges to seal.
7. Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pastry puffs for a golden finish.
8. Place the filled pastry puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from seafood, promoting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from seafood and cream cheese, beneficial for heart health.

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