Ingredients

  • 1 lb rock shrimp or possibly any raw shrimp - (to 2 lbs) peeled, deveined
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1 bn cilantro minced
  • 1/2 lb jalapeno cheese grated
  • 1 tsp crushed red chilies Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1 c. extra virgin olive oil or possibly clarified butter
  • 16 sht fillo dough

Method

  • In a food processor, or possibly chop by hand, mix together the garlic, cilantro, cheese, crushed red chilies and salt and pepper.
  • In a saute/fry pan on medium heat, cook shrimp till half done.
  • Drain shrimp and mix with other ingredients.
  • Set aside mix.
  • Keep the fillo dough under a slightly moist towel (not too moist or possibly it will stick together).
  • Fillo dough dries out really quick so have extra sheets on hand.
  • Hot oil or possibly butter.
  • Pull out a sheet of fillo dough and lightly baste the dough with the oil or possibly butter, sprinkling a little salt and pepper.
  • Complete this procedure for 6 sheets of dough.
  • Cut the sheets of dough in half.
  • Spoon shrimp mix onto each piece, folding and sealing the ends.
  • Bake in the oven at 350 degrees till fillo is golden, approximately 10 to 20 min depending on your oven.
  • Cut squares in half-quarters and serve at a cocktail party or possibly leave larger portions for a meal.