Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Scallops Puff Pastry Stack

Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the puff pastry:

• 2 sheets or squares of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

For the seafood:

• 6–8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6–8 sea scallops (side muscle removed)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the creamy garlic mushroom sauce:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
• 1/4 cup chicken or seafood stock
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare and bake the puff pastry

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F)
• Place puff pastry on a lined baking sheet
• Brush lightly with egg wash
• Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed
• Remove and let cool slightly

2. Sear the seafood

• Pat shrimp and scallops completely dry
• Season with salt and pepper
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
• Add olive oil and butter
• Sear scallops first for 1.5–2 minutes per side until golden brown
• Remove and set aside
• Sear shrimp for about 1 minute per side until pink and just cooked
• Remove and set aside

3. Make the creamy garlic mushroom sauce

• In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat
• Add garlic and sauté for 20–30 seconds
• Add mushrooms and cook until softened
• Pour in white wine (if using) and let it reduce for 1–2 minutes
• Add heavy cream and stock
• Simmer gently until slightly thickened
• Stir in Parmesan cheese
• Season with salt and pepper
• Add fresh thyme

4. Assemble the dish

• Place puff pastry on a serving plate
• Spoon creamy mushroom sauce over the pastry
• Arrange shrimp and scallops on top
• Drizzle additional sauce over the seafood
• Garnish with fresh herbs

Serve immediately

Tips for Best Results

• Use dry-packed scallops for better searing
• Do not overcrowd the pan
• Keep heat high for a proper golden crust
• Avoid overcooking seafood to maintain tenderness
• Assemble just before serving to keep pastry crisp

Flavor Profile

• Sweet and tender seafood
• Rich, creamy garlic sauce
• Deep umami from mushrooms
• Light, flaky, buttery pastry

Balanced, elegant, and restaurant-quality.