Shrimp Shells

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Shrimp Shells are savory, flaky pastry bites filled with seasoned shrimp, ideal for appetizers or parties, offering a delightful mix of seafood and buttery herbs.

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Ingredients

  • 24 uncooked medium shrimp
  • 8 oz. tube crescent rolls
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram

Instructions

  1. Divide the crescent rolls into 8 triangles.
  2. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles, for a total of 24 pieces.
  3. Clean the uncooked shrimp thoroughly.
  4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  5. Mix dried thyme and marjoram into the melted butter.
  6. Coat the shrimp with the butter mixture.
  7. Place one coated shrimp on each crescent roll triangle.
  8. Fold the crescent roll over the shrimp to enclose it.
  9. Brush the remaining butter mixture over the assembled crescent triangles.
  10. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

336 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 21.5g 8% DV
Fiber 13.6g 48% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 163mg 7% DV
Potassium 561mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 106.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 173.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 52.9mg 59% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 612.3mg 47% DV
Iron 25.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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