SCANDINAVIAN SHRIMP-AND-CUCUMBER SANDWICH

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Scandinavian Shrimp-and-Cucumber Sandwich image

With their vitamin K, cukes will help keep your bones strong, while protein in the eggs and shrimp energize you until dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons rinsed capers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
2 packed tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup Neufchatel
4 slices pumpernickel sandwich bread, lightly toasted
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • Add shrimp to a pot of salted boiling water. Return just to a boil, then transfer shrimp to an ice-water bath. Drain well; slice in half lengthwise.
  • Soak onion in cold water 10 minutes; drain.
  • Whisk together lemon juice and zest, capers, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with shrimp, onion, cucumber, and dill to combine.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons Neufchatel onto each bread slice; top with sliced egg and shrimp mixture.

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