Creamy Shrimp and Corn Stew in Shells

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Tender and flaky Pepperidge Farm(R) Puff Pastry Shells are filled with a heavenly mixture of shrimp, shallots and corn bathed in a creamy golden sauce featuring Swanson(R) Chicken Stock, heavy cream, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.
Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 1 (10 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm(R) Puff Pastry Shells
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup minced shallot
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Swanson(R) Chicken Stock
• 12 ounces fresh or thawed frozen small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 dash Dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh cilantro leaves or parsley

Preparation method

Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Bake, cool and remove the ‘tops’ of the pastry shells according to the package directions.
2. Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually stir the stock into the skillet and heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Add the shrimp and corn to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce and cook until the shrimp are cooked through. Season to taste. Spoon the shrimp mixture into the pastry shells. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

Creamy Shrimp, Lobster & Corn Stew in Shells: Reduce the amount of shrimp to 8 ounces and add 4 ounces of diced, cooked lobster meat in step 3.