Shrimp Canapes
Jumbo Shrimp Canapes with Chili Lime Cream
A sophisticated twist on appetizer shrimp. These canapés will bring new life to your cocktail party nibbles.
Preparation Time:
15 Minutes
Ingredients:
| 2 lbs | jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined | 1 kg |
| 3 tbsp | butter | 45 mL |
| 1 cup | 35% Whipping cream | 250 mL |
| 3/4 tsp | chili powder | 3 mL |
| 1/4 tsp | salt | 1 mL |
| 1 tsp | grated lime zest | 5 mL |
| 1 tsp | freshly squeezed lime juice | 5 mL |
| cucumber slices | ||
| lime zest for garnish |
Instructions:
In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp, in batches, just until pink, opaque and curled, about 4 minutes, 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.
Credit: Dairy Farmers of Canada (www.dairygoodness.ca)