SHRIMP SCAMPI POT PIE

SHRIMP SCAMPI POT PIE image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion
6 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 puff pastry shells
4 tablespoons butter
1 8oz package of cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
16 ounces white cheddar
2 teaspoons salt
chopped fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until onion are tender, set aside to cool. When cool, pour off oil and keeping only onion and garlic. Cut shrimp in half . In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add all the shrimp, garlic and onions, cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes or until done. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy, add one egg at a time and beat until well blended. Add cream, cheddar cheese, onion, shrimp and salt. Divide mixture among six Pot Pie aluminum cups on a baking sheet. Place one puff pastry shell over each cup. Bake in preheated over for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry's start to brown. Garnish with chopped chives.