Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake
Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake is a unique and delicious dish that combines the flavors of traditional shrimp scampi with a creamy cheesecake base.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 6 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 pound shrimp fresh, peeled and deveined
- 12 shells puff pastry baked
- 4 tablespoons butter optional to margarine
- 3 packages cream cheese softened, 8 ounce
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces smoked Gouda grated
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons margarine optional to butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add oil to skillet and saute onions and garlic until tender over low heat. Remove garlic and onion in a separate container for use later. Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces, reserving about 12 uncut for garnish. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add all shrimp and previously saute garlic. Cook shrimp for about 4 minutes or until pink. Remove whole shrimp for garnishing later.
- Remove inner portion of puffy pastry shells. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Next add one egg at a time and beat until well mixed. Add cream, Gouda, onions, shrimp and salt.
- Spoon fill mixture into puff pastry shells. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until filling is browned on top. Garnish with whole shrimp and chopped chives.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 699kcal (35%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 58g (89%)Saturated Fat: 26g (163%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 166mg (55%)Sodium: 1065mg (46%)Potassium: 207mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1373IU (27%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 351mg (35%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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