Cucumber canapes with shrimp and lime curd


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How to Make - Cucumber Canapes with Shrimp and Lime Cream
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Time: 1 hour.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 40 – 48 canapés

A sophisticated appetizer of fried shrimp on cucumber slices with whipped cream. These canapés will add a touch of novelty to the appetizer table at your cocktail party.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 1 kg large sea shrimp, shells and heads removed
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) butter
  • 1 tbsp (250 ml) 35% cream
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Cucumber slices
  • Lime zest, thinly striped, for garnish



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp, working in batches, until pink, about 4 minutes, adding additional butter after each batch. Transfer to a plate and chill in the refrigerator.
  2. In a chilled bowl, combine the cream, chili powder, salt, and lime zest. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate the cream for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

  3. Spoon a small amount of cream onto each cucumber slice. Top with a shrimp and garnish with lime zest.



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