Shrimp & Cucumber Leprechaun Bites

I grew up loosely Irish. My sister and I called it “Irish-ish.” This recipe comes from my mother and was part of many of our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This simple, light appetizer always disappears immediately. It is a nice balance to the heavier traditional St. Patrick’s Day dishes that are usually served.

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Shrimp & Cucumber Leprechaun Bites

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Irish

Servings: 6 servings approximately

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Kim Maes

Ingredients

• ▢ ½ pound cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and finely chopped
• ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 green onions - thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 celery rib - finely chopped
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dill pickle relish
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ Dash cayenne pepper
• ▢ 1 medium English cucumber - cut into ¼-inch slices
• ▢ Chopped chives - for garnish

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Instructions

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  In a small bowl, combine shrimp, mayonnaise, green onions, celery, relish, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Once evenly mixed, spoon about 2 teaspoons onto each cucumber slice. Top each one with a sprinkle of fresh chives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp & Cucumber Leprechaun Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 103mg34%

Sodium 423mg18%

Potassium 114mg3%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 145IU3%

Vitamin C 4.7mg6%

Calcium 66mg7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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