Creamy Shrimp & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent with Garlic Sauce
This Shrimp & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent is a luxurious yet easy recipe made with flaky puff pastry shells filled with tender shrimp, savory mushrooms, and a rich creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for brunch, holidays, dinner parties, or an elegant appetizer, this French-inspired dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home in just 35 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Elegant but easy looks fancy, made with simple ingredients
Rich & creamy texture balanced with garlic and herbs
High-protein seafood dish with satisfying flavor
Perfect for entertaining brunches, holidays, or special dinners
Make-ahead friendly filling for stress-free hosting
Ingredients:
4 pre-made puff pastry shells (vol-au-vent)
½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chicken or seafood broth
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg (optional, for egg wash if baking shells from scratch)
Directions:
Bake the vol-au-vent shells according to package instructions until golden, flaky, and crisp. These buttery pastry cups are the perfect base for creamy seafood fillings.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Cook shrimp until pink, then remove. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender for deep, savory flavor.
Sprinkle flour into the pan and stir to form a roux. Slowly whisk in cream and broth, cooking until smooth, thick, and velvety. Season with salt and black pepper for balanced richness.
Return shrimp and mushrooms to the sauce and gently simmer for 1–2 minutes until fully coated and warmed through.
Spoon the creamy shrimp mixture into warm puff pastry shells. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately for an impressive, bakery-style finish.
Recipe Details:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~410 per serving
Protein: ~22g per serving
Health & Nutrition Benefits:
Shrimp is high in lean protein and low in carbs
Mushrooms provide antioxidants and umami flavor
Creamy sauce adds satisfying richness that keeps you full
Portion-controlled pastry shells help avoid overindulgence
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Elegant shrimp & mushroom vol-au-vent filled with creamy garlic sauce and flaky puff pastry. An easy, high-protein seafood appetizer perfect for brunch, holidays, and dinner parties.
