Herbed Brie And Shrimp In Pastry Shells Recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz) packages frozen pastry shells, 12 shells total

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped

½ cup wine

12 ounces sour cream

6 ounces Brie, rind removed, cut in 1 inch pieces

½ pound 41 - 45 count shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

Bake the pastry shells according to package directions. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, cayenne, paprika, thyme, basil, oregano. Add the white wine and heat for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is smooth. Add the sour cream and Brie. Stir for an additional 3 minutes or until the brie is melted. Add the shrimp and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. Spoon into baked pastry shells. Garnish with additional shrimp. Makes 12 appetizers; serves 6