Low Carb Recipes » Appetizers http://low-carb.brier-ridge.com A collection of low carb recipes Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:00:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers http://low-carb.brier-ridge.com/cucumber-shrimp-appetizers/ http://low-carb.brier-ridge.com/cucumber-shrimp-appetizers/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:32:40 +0000 admin http://low-carb.brier-ridge.com/?p=30

1 can (8 oz) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (4 oz) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 medium cucumber (about 8 inches), cut into 1/4-inch slices
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

In a bowl, combine pineapple, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and minced dill. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.

Yield: 32 appetizers

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1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive oil is good)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 small onion, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Refrigerate until serving.

In a blender or food processor, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with beans for dipping.

Yield: 1-2/3 cups dip

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