Brown Shrimp Tartlets

Sweet brown shrimps with samphire and blue cheese encased in crisp filo pastry cases and filled with a creamy custard.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 358.6 kcals 2868.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 5.6 grams 44.8 grams
Fat 33.6 grams 268.4 grams
Protein 9.5 grams 76.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
clarified
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
425
ml
40
g
Blue Cheese
freshly grated
GrainsCereals
4
sheet
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Rapeseed Oil
olive oil is an alternative
Seafood
100
g
Vegetables
2
bunch
Spring Onions
finely sliced
1
bunch
Samphire
few sprigs

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and butter the holes of a muffin tin.
  • Cut filo pastry to size, brush with clarified butter, and layer four sheets into each muffin hole.
  • Bake the pastry cases for 10 to 15 minutes until light golden-brown.
  • Beat eggs, egg yolks, double cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Strain the egg mixture through a sieve into a pouring jug.
  • Fry the sliced spring onions in oil until just softened.
  • Boil samphire briefly, drain, and refresh under cold water before mixing with onions.
  • Distribute the samphire mixture, shrimps, and blue cheese among the pastry cases.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the fillings and bake on a tray for 20 minutes.
  • Cool the tartlets slightly before serving.