Flaky pockets with shrimp, avocado, and cheddar make a savory, satisfying treat for any gathering or meal.
# What you need:
→ Seafood & Dairy
01 - 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
04 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
05 - 1 small clove garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
07 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Pastry
08 - 1 sheet puff pastry (about 9 oz), thawed
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Other
12 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, diced avocado, cheddar cheese, spring onions, garlic, cilantro if desired, lime juice, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Gently fold until mixed.
03 - Roll out puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Slice into 8 equal rectangles, each measuring approximately 4 x 4.75 inches.
04 - Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto the center of each rectangle.
05 - Fold the pastry rectangles over the filling to create pockets. Seal edges by pressing with a fork.
06 - Place assembled pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with beaten egg for even browning.
07 - Transfer to oven and bake for 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
08 - Allow pockets to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
