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Jumbo Shrimp Canapés with Chili Lime Cream

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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A sophisticated twist on appetizer shrimp. These canapés will bring new life to your cocktail party nibbles.

  • Course Hors D'oeuvres & Appetizers
  • Prep. Time 15 mins
  • Cooking Time 10 - 15 mins
  • Refrigeration Time 30 mins
  • Yields 40 to 48 pieces

Preparation

What You Need

2 lb (1 Kg) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) 35 % whipping cream
1/2 tsp (2 ml) chili powder
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) grated lime zest
1 tsp (5 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Cucumber slices
Lime zest for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp, in batches, just until pink, opaque and curled, about 4 min, adding more butter between batches. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate until chilled.

In a chilled bowl, combine cream, chili powder, salt and lime zest. Whip just until soft peaks form. Stir in lime juice. Chill for at least 30 minutes or for up to 2 hours.

Place a small dollop of whipped cream on cucumber slices. Place one shrimp on each and garnish with lime zest.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 45 Calories
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrate:
Fat: 3 g
Fibre:
Sodium: 65 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 1 % / 12 mg
Vitamin B12: 14 %
Vitamin D: 12 %
Niacin: 6 %
Vitamin A: 4 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.


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