For opening presenst, my family would often make a bunch of appteizers to munch on. It made things easier than having a sit-down dinner. This week, I have two appetizers for your next gathering.
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon seafood stock
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon brandy or cognac
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 pound crawfish tails
2 (1.9-ounce) packages frozen mini phyllo cups, baked according to package directions
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallot and garlic; cook about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and stock; cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
Whisk in cream, brandy or cognac, lemon juice, and Creole seasoning, stirring until well combined. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat, adn simmer, stirring frequently, until a thick sauce is formed, about 5 minutes. Add crawfish; cook until crawfish are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon crawfish mixture into each prepared pastry shell. Serve immedately.
Enjoy!!!
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Good Cooking, Good Eating and Good Living!!!
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