Shrimp Cucumber Appetizer Recipe

Overview

This transcript provides a step-by-step recipe for making a shrimp cucumber appetizer with cream cheese, including ingredient lists, preparation, assembly instructions, and required tools.

• Preparation time: ~15 minutes
• Cooking time: ~10 minutes

Ingredients Needed

• 12 oz shrimp (adjust as needed for servings)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp butter (or 2 tbsp oil if preferred)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• Freshly minced garlic
• 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (divided for garnish)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion
• 2 medium cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds (peeling optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt (divided for shrimp and cream cheese)
• 8 oz cream cheese

Tools Needed

• Microwave (for softening cream cheese)
• Mixing bowls
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Frying pan or skillet
• Spatula or spoon for stirring
• Piping bag or ziplock bag (for cream cheese mixture)
• Serving tray or large plate

Preparation and Assembly Instructions

• Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about 15 seconds (or in 10-second increments as needed).
• Add 1/4 tsp salt to the cream cheese and mix well.
• Add half of the chopped cilantro and all of the green onion to the cream cheese mixture; mix thoroughly.
• Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner cut off for easy application.
• Arrange cucumber slices on a serving tray or plate.
• Pipe the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
• Sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the cream cheese-topped cucumbers.
• Refrigerate the tray to firm up the cream cheese and chill the cucumbers.
• Heat vegetable oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (about 1–2 minutes).
• Add shrimp to the pan, stir with garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add onion powder, ground black pepper, and the remaining salt; mix well.
• Add sriracha sauce, mix, and cook the shrimp until fully cooked.
• Set the shrimp aside to cool enough to handle.
• Place one cooked shrimp on top of each cream cheese-topped cucumber slice.
• Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until serving.

Serving Notes

• This appetizer is visually appealing and full of flavor.
• Ingredient quantities can be adjusted based on the number of guests.

Nutrition Facts (Approximate, per serving)

• Calories: ~80–100
• Protein: ~5g
• Fat: ~6g
• Carbohydrates: ~3g
• Note: Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on exact ingredient amounts and serving size.

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