Seafood And Basil Phyllo

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. shrimp, cooked, shelled and chopped
  • 6 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 6 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. dry sherry
  • few shakes nutmeg
  • 1/4 lb. crabmeat
  • 1/2 lb. phyllo
  • 1/4 to 1/2 lb. butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Process first 7 ingredients in food processor.
  2. 2
    Cut phyllo lengthwise into 4 strips.
  3. 3
    Place on damp cloth and cover with wax paper to prevent sheets from drying out.
  4. 4
    Working with 1 or 2 strips at a time, brush with melted butter.
  5. 5
    Fold over about 1/4-inch from the bottom edge.
  6. 6
    Add a spoonful of filling just above fold and fold again to form a triangle.
  7. 7
    Continue folding as if you were folding an American flag.
  8. 8
    Place seam side down on baking sheets.
  9. 9
    When all triangles have been made, brush tops with melted butter.
  10. 10
    Bake at 400° for 20 to 30 minutes, until tops are browned.
  11. 11
    Freeze or refrigerate, if desired.

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