Cucumber Shrimp Tea Sandwiches
Delightfully light and flavorful, these Cucumber Shrimp Tea Sandwiches are the perfect addition to any elegant gathering or afternoon tea. Combining tender, chopped shrimp with a creamy mixture of tangy cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, and fresh herbs like dill and chives, these sandwiches offer a burst of freshness in every bite. Thinly sliced English cucumber adds a crisp, refreshing contrast, all nestled between soft, crustless white sandwich bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy no-cook recipe is ideal for entertaining, offering a balance of savory and bright flavors that are bound to impress. Whether you’re hosting a bridal shower, brunch, or garden party, these petite, handheld delights are sophisticated showstoppers that taste as good as they look.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped)
- 120 grams Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 medium English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 8 slices White sandwich bread (crusts removed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped dill, chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the chopped shrimp to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold it in until evenly distributed.
Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread a generous amount of the shrimp and cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of the bread.
Layer thinly sliced cucumber on top of the shrimp mixture, ensuring even coverage.
Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread to form a sandwich.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each sandwich into quarters, either in triangles or squares, depending on your preference.
Serve the cucumber shrimp tea sandwiches immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 4304 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.9 mcg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1346 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
