Follow these steps for perfect results
butter
melted
all-purpose flour
Dijon mustard
salt
milk
shrimp
cleaned, deveined and drained
crab meat
phyllo pastry
thawed
butter
melted
bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese
dry mustard
Swiss cheese
shredded
hard-cooked egg
chopped
shallots
chopped
parsley
chopped
green onion
chopped
clove garlic
minced
sour cream
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Slowly stir in flour to make a smooth paste and heat gently.
Remove from heat and add Dijon mustard and salt.
Slowly add milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Set aside the sauce to cool completely. (It will become firm).
In a separate bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, Swiss cheese, hard-cooked egg, shallots, parsley, green onion, minced garlic, and sour cream.
Gently fold the cooled sauce into the seafood mixture.
Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Repeat layering with the remaining phyllo pastry sheets, butter, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
Spread the seafood mixture evenly over the phyllo pastry.
Carefully fold the sides of the phyllo pastry over the filling, then roll up the strudel.
Brush the top of the strudel with melted butter.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Garnish with parsley, shrimp, and lemon slices.
Expert advice for the best results
Be careful not to overfill the strudel or it will be difficult to roll.
Ensure the phyllo pastry is properly thawed to prevent tearing.
Serve warm with a side salad.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Slice the strudel and arrange on a plate, garnished with fresh parsley, shrimp, and lemon slices.
Serve with a lemon wedge.
Serve with a side of tartar sauce.
Pairs well with seafood.
A refreshing choice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Strudels are a common dish in Central and Eastern European cuisine.
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