Description
These Cucumber Shrimp Bites are a fresh and tasty appetizer, featuring crisp cucumber slices topped with perfectly cooked shrimp and a creamy, zesty dressing. Simple to make, elegant, and a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 12–15 large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail removed)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber:
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on a serving platter.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Stir until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Bites:
- Place a small spoonful of the creamy dressing on top of each cucumber slice. Spread it out slightly to cover most of the surface.
- Add the Shrimp:
- Gently place a shrimp on top of each cucumber slice. You can either leave the shrimp whole or cut them into halves or thirds if you prefer smaller portions.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle the bites with a pinch of paprika and fresh parsley for an extra pop of flavor and color (optional).
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp or cook your own shrimp by boiling them for about 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Allow them to cool before assembling.
- If you’re preparing these ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving to prevent the cucumbers from getting soggy.
- For an extra twist, you can drizzle a bit of cocktail sauce or add a few slices of avocado on top of each shrimp for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg