NERDMOM'S SHRIMP PUFFS

Steps:

• PUFF or PATE A CHOUX:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare 2 sheet pans with parchment.
• Boil water, butter, sugar and salt. While coming to a boil, prepare eggs.
• Add flour and remove from heat. Work mixture together and return to heat.
• Continue working the mixture until all flour is incorporated and dough forms a ball.
• Transfer mixture into bowl of a standing mixer and let cool for 3 or 4 minutes.
• With mixer on stir or lowest speed add eggs, 1 at a time, making sure the first egg is completely incorporated before continuing.
• Once all eggs have been added and the mixture is smooth, put dough into piping bag fitted with a round tip.
• Pipe immediately into golfball-size shapes, 2 inches apart onto parchment lined sheet pans.
• Cook for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Once they are removed from the oven pierce each puff with a paring knife immediately to release steam.
• SHRIMP FILLING:.
• In large bowl, combine all ingredients except hot sauce and mix until well incorporated. Add hot sauce to taste. Chill. Fill piping bag and fill Pate a Choux puffs accordingly.