Mini Shrimp Cornets

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

   Step 2

   Heat butter in an 8-inch skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

   Step 3

   When onion is cool, add shrimp, Sherry, tarragon, salt, and pepper and stir until combined well.

   Step 4

   Roll out 1 sheet of pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch square. Cut into thirds in one direction, then into fourths in the other direction to make 12 (3- by 4-inch) rectangles. Cut each rectangle in half diagonally to form 2 triangles. Place 1 triangle on a work surface with longest edge nearest you, then put 1 teaspoon shrimp filling in center of triangle. Bring bottom corner of shortest side up to top point, then wrap remaining corner around resulting cone. Pinch to seal, then transfer to a lined baking sheet. Form more cornets in same manner, then repeat with remaining sheet of pastry. Chill first sheet of cornets, loosely covered, while making second.

   Step 5

   Whisk together egg and milk and lightly brush some of egg wash over top of pastries.

   Step 6

   Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes total.

   Step 7

   Cool cornets on sheets on racks 5 minutes, then gently loosen from parchment with a spatula. Serve warm.