Shrimp Tartlets

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 pound unpeeled, medium sized fresh shrimp
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 (3oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 green onion, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 2 (2.1oz) packages frozen mini phyllo pastry shells

Instructions:

Bring the water to a boil, then add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or just until the shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel the shrump and devein, then finely chop. Stir together 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, cajun seasoning, then stir in the shrimp. Chill for 8 hours. Bake the pastry shells according to package directions and cool completely. Fill the pastry shells with the shrimp mixture. Place on baking sheets and sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Bake at 325° for 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

You can also serve these cold - cover and chill for 1 hour instead of baking. Sprinkle with parmesan right before serving.