CREAMY SHRIMP STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Creamy Shrimp Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes image

A make-ahead appetizer, that looks very pretty on the plate.

Provided by DELTAQUEEN50

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cut the top off each cherry tomato, and scoop out the pulp. Place the tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain.
In a food processor, mix the shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, horseradish, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
With a pastry bag, pipe the shrimp mixture into the cherry tomatoes. Garnish with parsley, and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 117.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g