Seafood Newburg in Puff Pastry Shells; Bramble ramble Recipe
Ingredients
- Seafood Newburg in Puff Pastry Shells
- 6oz (175gr) cleaned shrimp
- 6oz (175gr) scallops
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup chicken stock
- 3 tbs sherry
- 1 tbs cornstarch
- 1/4 cup crème fraiche
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbs snipped, fresh tarragon
- 1 tbs snipped, fresh chives
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 318g | |
| Calories 482 | |
| Calories from Fat 185 | 38% |
| Total Fat 21.53g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 12.79g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium 310mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 54.6g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 41.58g | 28% |
| Protein 6.94g | 11% |
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