SHRIMP STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS
Steps:
- Peel the length of each cucumber to form alternating stripes of unpeeled and peeled. Cut the cucumbers into 12 (3/4-inch) pieces. Scoop out the center using a teaspoon or a melon baller, leaving the bottom and sides intact to form a cup. (Reserve the centers for the Round 2 Recipe Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa.) Turn them upside down onto a towel and let them drain while you make the filling.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until bright pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and rinse in cold water. Remove the shells and discard. (Reserve 12 shrimp for the Round 2 Recipe Shrimp and Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon Dressing.)
- Chop the shrimp into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Add the horseradish, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, half the can of tomatoes (reserve the remaining half for the Round 2 Recipe Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa) and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Evenly divide the shrimp mixture between the cucumber cups. Arrange them on a serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley.
STUFFED LOBSTER FOR TWO
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add the lobster and cook for 8 minutes. Remove from the water and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). When the lobster is cool enough, split it in half lengthwise using a large chef's knife. Remove the dark strip if present. Remove the tomalley to a bowl and mix with the bread crumbs, butter, salt, pepper and tarragon. Stuff this mixture on top of the lobster meat still in the shell and place lobster halves in a baking dish. Drizzle oil over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the stuffing is browned, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 817.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 445.5 mg, Fat 54.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 66.5 g, SaturatedFat 30.6 g, Sodium 2651.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
STUFFED CUCUMBERS
For a change of pace, I like to serve these stuffed cucumbers in place of a lettuce salad. They're really refreshing, and a touch of French dressing makes them a colorful addition to any meal. -Mrs. Howard Phipps, Hernando, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place seeds and pulp in a colander. Sprinkle with salt; drain for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; mix well. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons drained pulp. Spoon into cucumber shells; sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with French dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CRAB CUCUMBER BITES
I look for recipes that are deceptively easy. These fancy-but-quick crab and cucumber appetizers are heavenly, and the stand-out colors light up any gathering or holiday table, no matter the season. -Nancy Czarnick, Desert Hills, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS
An easy to make and fun to serve party finger food. This creamy blue cheese and walnut mixture can also be used to stuff celery and cherry tomatoes.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 24 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a zester, vegetable peeler or fork, score the length of each cucumber to create a striped effect.
- Remove the ends and cut each cucumber into 3/4 inch rounds.
- Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds from the center of each round to form a cup.
- Reserve 1 tbsp of the walnuts as a garnish.
- Combine remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Spoon the mixture into the cucumber cups, garnish with the remaining nuts and chill until serving time.
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