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This image showcases a white round plate filled with shrimp cucumber bites, featuring round slices of cucumber topped with shrimp pieces, garnished with spring onion for a visually appealing appetizer.

Shrimp Cucumber Bites Recipe

These Shrimp Cucumber Bites are the perfect keto-friendly and low-carb appetizer. Crisp cucumber slices are topped with a creamy shrimp salad, combining fresh, zesty flavors with satisfying textures for a delightful bite-sized treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 30 people
Calories 22 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Serving platter
  • Paper towels
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • ½ small red onion chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • ½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 Large cucumbers cut into 30 slices
  • 2½ cup compliant mayo
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp

Instructions
 

  • Thaw the cooked shrimp until fully defrosted.
    This image shows frozen shrimp being thawed in a bowl of water, the first step in preparing the shrimp cucumber bites appetizer.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
    This image depicts thawed shrimp being carefully patted dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before further preparation.
  • Place the shrimp on a cutting board and chop them into small pieces.
    This image illustrates shrimp being chopped into small, bite-sized pieces on a cutting board, ready to be mixed into the shrimp salad topping.
  • Transfer the chopped shrimp to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, finely chopped red onion, diced celery, Old Bay Seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste into the bowl.
    This image shows shrimp pieces being mixed with seasoning and other ingredients in a bowl to create the flavorful shrimp salad topping for cucumber bites.
  • Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until evenly combined.
  • Wash the cucumbers and slice them into rounds of even thickness.
    This image captures cucumbers being sliced into uniform, round pieces on a cutting board, forming the base for the shrimp cucumber bites.
  • Arrange the cucumber slices neatly on a serving platter.
    This image shows neatly arranged cucumber slices on a white serving plate, prepared as the base for the shrimp salad topping.
  • Spoon generous portions of the shrimp salad onto each cucumber.
    This image displays cucumber slices topped with shrimp salad and garnished with spring onion, ready to be served as shrimp cucumber bites.
  • Slice and serve immediately.
    This image showcases the final presentation of shrimp cucumber bites, with cucumber slices topped with shrimp salad and garnished with spring onion for an elegant appetizer.

Notes

  • Ensure the shrimp are thoroughly dried to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • For added flavor, sprinkle a touch of paprika or fresh dill on top before serving.