Shrimp Puffs

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These puffs are just great as an appetizer. I developed this recipe after making cream puffs and thought it would be a good idea to have something different.

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Steps

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To make puffs------------.

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Preheat oven to 400 f degrees.

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In a medium size saucepan , combine butter and water.

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Heat to boiling.

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Stir in flour and salt using a wooden spoon.

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Stir until butter / flour mixture forms a thick , smooth base that follows the back of the spoon around the pan.

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Remove from heat.

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Cool slightly.

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Using a wooden spoon , mix in eggs one at a time until mixture is thick and smooth.

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Drop by teaspoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.

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Space 1 inch apart.

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Bake in preheated 400 f oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden.

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Let cool.

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Puff filling-------------.

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Rinse shrimp in cold water.

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Drain well.

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In a medium bowl , combine shrimp , chopped celery , chopped green onions and chopped hard cooked eggs.

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Mix well.

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In a separate bowl using a whisk , blend together mayonnaise , salt and lemon juice.

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Fold into shrimp mixture and chill for about 1 / 2 hour in refrigerator.

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To assemble puffs-----------------.

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Pull or cut tops off the puffs and .

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Ingredients

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butter, water, all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, shrimp, celery, green onions, hardboiled egg, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice