Shrimp Dip Spread Shrimp Cucumber Appetizer Spread
Delight your taste buds with this refreshing and elegant Shrimp Dip Spread Shrimp Cucumber Appetizer Spread, the ultimate quick-prep party snack that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This no-cook appetizer combines the creamy tang of softened cream cheese and sour cream with the briny sweetness of finely chopped shrimp, brightened with fresh dill and a hint of lemon juice. The spread is perfectly balanced on crisp cucumber rounds, making it a low-carb, gluten-free delight that’s ideal for everything from brunch buffets to cocktail parties. Finished with a pop of paprika for color and a touch of savory garlic, this crowd-pleaser is ready in just 20 minutes and can be served fresh or chilled for enhanced flavor. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself, these shrimp cucumber appetizers are sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 Cucumber, large
- 0.25 tsp Paprika (for garnish)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Fold in the finely chopped cooked shrimp and fresh dill. Mix gently to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and trim off the ends. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, dollop a generous amount of the shrimp dip spread onto each cucumber slice.
Sprinkle a small pinch of paprika over each prepared cucumber slice for garnish.
Arrange the cucumber appetizers on a serving platter and garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.5 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 724 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 1076 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1778 mg | 38% | |
*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.
