The light puff pastry wrapped shrimp are easy and quick finger foods to prepare.
Puff pastry
An exception to the rule since puff pastry due to its high fat content is not suitable for hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes.
Fats can cause a rise in blood sugar several hours after the meal, which can mean normal blood sugar levels 2 hours later but a glycemic peak at 4-6 or even 8 hours.
However, for holidays [Christmas and New Year for example] and special occasions [Valentine’s Day and August holidays for example] I like to use puff pastry to make crispy and tasty hors d’oeuvres:
• perfect for table decoration [as a placeholder or welcome];
• tasty to eat;
mini and no more than a couple per person given the premises.
To make my light puff pastry wrapped shrimp I used a fresh light puff pastry [30% less fat].
The light puff pastry [usually vegan, check the ingredient list] is crispy and light.
Irresistible!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
For this recipe, it is advisable to use 1 roll of rectangular base puff pastry.
- shrimp
- 1 roll puff pastry (fresh light 30% less fat)
- sesame seeds
- poppy seeds
Suggested Tools
- Colander
- Knife sharp
- Toothpick
- Paper towel kitchen
- 1 Baking sheet 10×11.5 inches
- Parchment paper
Preparation
Clean the shrimp
Gently separate the heads from the bodies.
Do not throw away the heads, you can use them as a base for a possible broth with shrimp heads or shrimp sauce.Shell the shrimp.
The first thing to do is to remove the black vein which is the intestine whose content is not toxic but can ruin our dishes:
• with a sharp knife, make an incision on the back of the bodies;
• extract the black vein or intestine with the help of a toothpick.Thoroughly wash the shrimp under running water and then let them drain in a colander.
Pat the residual water with kitchen paper towels.
They must be very dry.Take the light puff pastry out from the fridge.
Carefully unroll the sheet of puff pastry.
Cut into strips about 0.8 inches wide.Line a baking sheet* with a sheet of parchment paper.
*wide, the light puff pastry wrapped shrimp should not be overlapped.Wrap each shrimp with a strip of puff pastry starting from the tail, overlapping the strip in layers and without leaving spaces.
If the strip of puff pastry ends, continue with a second strip of puff pastry.Place the light puff pastry wrapped shrimp on the baking sheet.
If you like, sprinkle a handful of sesame seeds or poppy seeds over the shrimp [part or all] pressing lightly to make them adhere.
Briefly preheat the oven.
Bake at 350°F in a convection oven for 15-20 minutes, depending on the desired level of browning.Plate.
Your light puff pastry wrapped shrimp are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
• shrimp rolls in phyllo pastry.
The phyllo pastry [made of flour and water, without added fats] is a valid light alternative to puff pastry.
By overlapping the layers brushed with an emulsion of water and extra virgin olive oil [a drizzle] you get a crispy and tasty but light crust.
Notes
Hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes.
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal must contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fibers;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations indicated in your diet plan.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Shrimp in the diet
Briefly, it should be remembered that these are crustaceans with a low triglyceride content but high cholesterol content in addition they contain a small portion of available carbohydrates, reasons why they are not indicated and inserted in all diets.
This applies to all species of shrimp [from large to small].
In my husband’s dietary plan, shrimp are present and classified as foods to be consumed occasionally.Which puff pastry?
I usually use a fresh light puff pastry [30% less fat].
The light puff pastry [usually vegan, check the ingredient list] is crispy and light.
An additional alternative is fresh whole wheat puff pastry.
The fresh light puff pastry has a lower fat content compared to the fresh whole wheat puff pastry.
Evaluate according to taste and need without forgetting that it is:
An exception to the rule since puff pastry due to its high fat content is not suitable for hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes.How long does opened puff pastry last?
Opened puff pastry keeps in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Wrap the puff pastry inside its own packaging or a plastic food bag and seal with a bag clip.
