Greek Shrimp Canapes

Name: Greek Shrimp Canapes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Greek
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups olive oil; 3/4 cup lemon juice; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup Greek seasoning; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 2 large cucumbers; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; Minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 65 min.

Yield 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Greek shrimp canapes make an eye-catching contribution to a party spread, with spirals of shrimp nestled in cream cheese piped onto a crisp cucumber base.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups olive oil
3/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup Greek seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 large cucumbers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large bowl. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour remaining marinade into a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 45 minutes. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade in bowl. Add shrimp to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until shrimp turn pink, about 20 minutes longer, stirring once; drain.
Cut each cucumber into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Scoop out centers, leaving bottoms intact. Pipe cream cheese onto each cucumber slice; top with shrimp and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 canape: 68 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my area how to easily cook seafood, and this is the recipe I came up with. I think it’s safe to say it has become a neighborhood favorite. —Amy Harris, Springville, Utah

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