Phyllo Turnovers with Shrimp and Ricotta Filling

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I have been working with various stuffing for phyllo. This is by far the best I have come up with.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • cup chopped celery stalk

  • cup chopped green pepper

  • cup chopped green onions

  • 2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped

  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

  • cup milk

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed

  • ½ cup butter

Directions

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the canola oil. Stir in the celery and peppers; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the green onions, hot sauce, and salt; cook and stir until onions are wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir the flour, shrimp, ricotta cheese, and milk into the pepper mixture; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  3. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and keep warm. Stack two sheets of phyllo on top of each other, and cut into 3 strips about 3 inches by 12 inches. Brush the top of each strip with melted butter, and place a teaspoon of the shrimp mixture at one end. Fold phyllo dough over the filling, working back and forth from side to side to make a triangle. Seal the end closed with a little water or butter. Place triangle on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling.

  4. Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown and flaky, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
12g Fat
18g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 410mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 4mg 21%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 115mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.