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Shrimp and Dill Salad Cucumber Bites

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A crisp, cool cucumber base is a great contrast to the fresh salad filling.

This recipe makes 24 servings

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Nutritional Info
Per piece: about -
cal 26
pro 3 g
total fat 1 g
sat. fat trace
carb 1 g
fibre trace
chol 28 mg
sodium 66 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1%
iron 4%
vit A 1%
vit C 2%
folate 2%

Ingredients

    2 English cucumbers
    1 tsp salt
    Shrimp Salad:
    1 pkg (340 g) small cooked  frozen shrimp, thawed
    2 tbsp mayonnaise
    1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
    1 tsp grated lemon rind
    2 tsp lemon juice
    1 pinch pepper

Preparation:

Using vegetable peeler, peel off strips of cucumber skin lengthwise to create stripes; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick slices. Using melon baller or teaspoon, scoop out about 1 tsp (5 mL) pulp from centre of each slice, leaving base intact. Sprinkle slices with sa< invert onto paper towel-lined tray and let drain for 30 minutes.

Shrimp Salad: In bowl, stir together shrimp, mayonnaise, dill, lemon rind and juice, and pepper. Spoon into cucumber hollows.

Additional Information:

  • Variations
    Crab and Mango Salad Cucumber Bites: Omit Shrimp Salad. Substitute 1 pkg (200 g) frozen crabmeat, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced peeled mango;1/4 cup (50 mL) mayonnaise; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced jalapeño pepper; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice; and pinch each salt and pepper.

    Greek Salad Cucumber Bites: Omit Shrimp Salad. Substitute 1/2 cup (125 mL) each finely diced sweet red and green pepper; 1/3 cup (75 mL) crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup (50 mL) each finely diced red onion and black olives; 1 tbsp (15 mL) each extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried oregano; and pinch each salt and pepper.

    Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites: Omit Shrimp Salad. Substitute half pkg (250 g pkg) cream cheese, softened, and 2 tbsp (25 mL) sour cream. Spoon into cucumber hollows. Top each with small piece smoked salmon. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh chives.

    Sour Cream and Caviar Cucumber Bites: Omit Shrimp Salad. Divide 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream evenly among cucumber hollows. Top each with scant 1/4 tsp (1 mL) caviar.

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Source:

Canadian Living Magazine: January 2009

 
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