Name: Shrimp Canapes
Yield: Makes 12 canapés
Ingredients: 6 slices homemade-type white bread; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 12 thin round slices of small tomatoes; 48 slices of ripe olives; 12 cooked small shrimp; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish; 12 dill sprigs

This recipe was created to accompany other canapés: Cheese Canapés , Pickled Herring Canapés and Smoked Mackerel Canapés .

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 12 canapés

Ingredients

6 slices homemade-type white bread

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

12 thin round slices of small tomatoes

48 slices of ripe olives

12 cooked small shrimp

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish

12 dill sprigs

Preparation

Step 1
Spread the bread with the butter, cut it into twelve 2-inch squares, and on it arrange decoratively the tomatoes, the olives, and the shrimp.
Step 2
In a small bowl combine well the mayonnaise and the horseradish, dot the shrimp with the mixture, and garnish it with the dill.
Step 3
The canapés may be made 30 minutes in advance and kept covered and chilled. Arrange the canapés on a platter.

TagsShrimp Shellfish Seafood Olive Tomato Vegetable Snack Starter Dinner Nut Free Quick Easy New Years Gourmet

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