Back by popular demand: Shrimp Poofs!

This is a recipe I tried out for a party that we had for Eric's birthday last year, and they were a huge hit.  Since Sunny was in town, we decided to have a pot luck party Friday night. These were specifically asked for by name. Since I don't get too many special requests, I figured I'd go ahead and oblige the public (or really just Sunny).

Golden Shrimp Puffs 

Or as we refer to them in our circle "shrimp poofs"

Recipe from "Celebrations Cookbook", entry by Patricia Slater

6 tbsp butter

3/4 cup water

1/4 tsp garlic salt

3/4 cup all purpose four

3 eggs

1 pkg (5 oz) frozen, cooked salad shrimp, thawed

1/4 cup chopped onions

5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1). In a saucepan, bring butter, water and garlic salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time , beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.

2). Stir in the shrimp, onions and 4 tbsp Parmesan. Drip by rounded teaspoon 2 in. apart onto un-greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 4 dozen.

They turned out fantastic, I think even better than the last time I made them. They were super light and fluffy. Like little airy pillows of seafood flavor. Again, they were a big hit and disappeared fast. I think I would like to find some kind of sauce to serve with them, just a little something to add a bit more and really make the flavor pop.  Hum, may have to do some experimenting.