Alexandria's Seafood Pastry Puffs (فطائر البحرية الإسكندرية)

فطائر البحرية الإسكندرية (Alexandria's Seafood Pastry Puffs) are a delicious Egyptian dish that combines the flavors of the sea with flaky pastry. These savory puffs are perfect for a special occasion or as a unique appetizer.

Non Vegetarian Appetizer Egyptian Seafood Puff Pastry Egyptian Cuisine
Alexandria's Seafood Pastry Puffs (فطائر البحرية الإسكندرية)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of puff pastry sheets
  • 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 200g squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 200g white fish fillet, cut into small pieces
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the seafood (shrimp, squid, and fish) to the pan, and cook until just opaque.
  3. Season the seafood with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  5. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
  6. Place a spoonful of the seafood mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  7. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg, then fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
  8. Place the pastry puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the pastry puffs cool slightly before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Knife Pan Brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the seafood pastry puffs with a side of tahini sauce or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped fresh herbs on top of the pastry puffs before baking for extra flavor and visual appeal.

Cost

$15