Creamy Dill Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer is a super easy, low carb party or snack recipe. Boiled shrimp are tossed in a mixture of Greek Yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning, plus chopped fresh dill.
Then they are arranged on top of cucumber slices for a low carb, low calorie finger food with plenty of protein.
This easy appetizer can be made in advance and is perfect for summer entertaining.
The cucumber forms a crisp, cool base for the creamy shrimp mixture and the fresh dill wonderfully complements the shrimp.
Greek yogurt is wonderful to use when you want some creaminess but not the fat and calories of mayonnaise. Plus it adds extra protein which is always a good thing. I also really like it’s natural tanginess.
Using 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and just 1/4 cup of mayonnaise makes a wonderfully tasting coating for the shrimp.
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Creamy Dill Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer
Creamy Dill Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer is a super easy, low carb party or snack recipe. Boiled shrimp are tossed in a mixture of Greek Yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning, plus chopped fresh dill.
Ingredients
- 24 medium unpeeled raw shrimp
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- small dill sprigs for garnish
- 1 cucumber cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices
Instructions
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Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them or they will be rubbery.
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Drain shrimp and place under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
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Peel shrimp.
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In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay, salt and chopped dill.
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Add shrimp and gently mix in.
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Place a shrimp on each cumber slice and top with a sprig of dill.
Nutritional Values are estimates only and can vary based on products used as well as cooking and measuring techniques.
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