Shrimp Stuffed Cucumber Appy My Way Food

CUCUMBER SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the pineapple, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and dill. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.

SHRIMP & CUCUMBER ROUNDS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP STUFFED WITH APPLE AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• For Sauce: Peel and butterfly shrimp, cutting underside of shrimp 3/4 of the way through. Clean out dark vein, rinse and dry. Rinse and dry shells. Saute shells in medium pot with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and garlic, color moderately for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes, then add wine and bundle of herbs. Reduce to half. Add 2 cups cold water and simmer for 30 minutes.;
• For Stuffing: Sweat leeks in butter for 1 minute. Add sweet potato and cook 2 minutes. Add spinach, apple and tomato, stirring until all items are fairly soft, about 5 minutes. Add curry or cumin powder, cream and bread, stirring for 2 minutes. Away from heat stir in egg yolk, salt and pepper to taste. Let cool. Add 1 heaping tablespoon to open side of shrimp, lightly seasoned, folding over any tail section. Lay shrimps on lightly buttered baking dish, stuffing side up. Add strained stock (about 12 ounces) and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, basting occasionally until just cooked. Reduce liquid as desired and whisk in chopped dill and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Season to taste.

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.

SHRIMP SCAMPI (MY WAY)

Steps:

• Start pasta water.
• In a large sauté pan melt butter & olive oil (low - medium heat).
• Start by adding the onions when they have some color (5 minutes or so).
• By this time the water should be almost ready.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the onion, sauté for about a minute or 2. Stir not to burn. (burnt garlic YUCK must start over if you do this).
• Add pasta to the water and salt as you would.
• To the sauté pan add shrimp(if using clams and mussels you need to hold tight for a few).
• Cook the shrimp for about 3 minutes.
• Flip the shrimp.
• Keep an eye on the pasta cook till a'dente (don't forget to save some water).
• Add the lemon rind, juice and wine.
• Cook about 4 more minutes or until done.
• Add pasta water to thin sauce to how thin you like.
• Dump drained pasta in a big bowl (this is for the shrimp and the clams or mussels).
• When the shrimp is done, dump all over the pasta.
• Serve YUMMMY.
• O.K. now if you are using the clams and mussels don't add the shrimp. Just skip the whole shrimp thing. After the garlic softens add the lemon rind and lemon juice and wine and pasta water, bring to a boil. Add the clams and or mussels, cover and steam till they open. Throw any unopened ones. Dump all over pasta.
• Enjoy!
• 2 for the price of 1 not bad, LOL.

CUCUMBERS STUFFED WITH BEEF AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine the beef, shrimp, green onion, fish sauce, chilli, sugar and white pepper in a bowl and mix well.
• Hollow out the cucumber lengths, leaving a cylinder shape.
• Dust the inside of the cucumbers with the cornstarch.
• Stuff each cucumber with 1 tablespoon of the filling.
• Place pieces upright in a baking dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until filling is firm.
• Serve with sweet chilli sauce.

STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

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.

STUFFED CUCUMBER SNACKS

Steps:

• Run the tines of a fork lengthwise down the cucumber.
• Cut a 1" slice from each end.
• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds.
• Place cucumber cut side down on paper towel for 10 minutes.
• Combine cheeses, parsley, dill and onion; spoon into cucumber halves.
• Put halves back together; wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
• Cut into 1/2" slices; garnish with pimiento and dill.

CUCUMBER SHRIMP BREADLESS HOAGIE

Steps:

• Using a peeler, create stripes down the length of the English cucumber, leaving some of the peel intact.
• Cut the cucumber in half crosswise, then in half again lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to remove the seeds. Set aside.
• Combine the shrimp, red onion, parsley, tzatziki and tomato in a small mixing bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Spoon the shrimp salad mixture into one cucumber half and use a second half to top. Use toothpicks to hold the top to the base. Repeat with the remaining filling and cucumber halves.

SHRIMP APPY

Steps:

• Mix together first 4 ingredients.
• Chill 1 hour.
• Blend next 3 ingredients.
• Spread on toast or crackers.
• Top each with a shrimp.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Chill.