Shrimp Spanakopita Roll

• shrimp, cooked and chopped (rock shrimp is preferred)↗1⁄2 lb
• spinach, chopped↗4 ounces
• ricotta cheese↗1 cup
• cottage cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• mozzarella cheese↗1⁄4 cup
• fresh garlic, chopped↗1 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• fresh basil, chopped↗2 tablespoons
• phyllo dough↗8 sheets
• butter, melted↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine first eight ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

2. 2

   Lay 2 sheets of dough flat on a table, keeping the unused sheets under a damp towel, to avoid drying out.

3. 3

   Brush phyllo dough with butter, layer two more sheets of dough and repeat the process until all phyllo is used.

4. 4

   Put half of the filling mixture at one end of the phyllo dough.

5. 5

   Carefully roll up the mixture inside the dough as you would a cigar.

6. 6

   Place roll on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.

7. 7

   Brush with melted butter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 375°F or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Cool, cut into slices and serve at warm or at room temperature.