Cucumbers stuffed with shrimps. Little masterpiece in green

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Stuffed vegetables are a unique and extremely tasty dish. The first to start preparing such dishes in Bulgaria. Further, this deliciousness conquered Romania, Moldova, Russia and gradually conquered the whole world.

In modern cooking, this method of filling vegetables with various fillings is used mainly for snacks. Cucumbers stuffed with shrimp, eggs with salmon and cucumbers, peppers stuffed with cheese, meat, and so on. There are a huge number of recipes. And all these snacks are insanely delicious, and their preparation is quite unpretentious.

Stuffing cucumbers

This vegetable is very convenient to use for filling with various fillings. It is enough to cut lengthwise into two parts, and pull out the filling with a spoon or knife. Cucumbers stuffed with shrimp look very original and exotic if they are shaped into barrels. And the fillings wrapped in cucumber strips will say about the hostess of the feast that she just has golden hands. And all her dishes will not leave anyone indifferent.

Stuffed cucumbers

Recipes are very diverse. The next appetizer is spicy and original. And not only delicious, but also caring. And all because itthe dish will not harm the female figure, as it contains only 180 kcal per 100 grams.

To prepare this diet masterpiece you will need:

1. Four large cucumbers.
2. 0, 2 kg fat-free cheese.
3. 5 tablespoons skimmed milk.
4. One clove of garlic.
5. Paprika (sweet or spicy to your liking).
6. Two cayenne peppers (if you like it spicier).
7. S alt.

Cucumber barrel preparation

1. Peel cucumbers. Cut into 2 or 3 pieces. We make them more stable by cutting off the ends. Lightly s alted, leave on a dish for 20 minutes. This is done to remove excess water from the cucumbers.
2. Next, you need to blot the kegs with a paper towel. Remove the pulp with a knife or a teaspoon.

Cooking stuffing

Combine finely chopped cucumber pulp, cheese, milk, garlic. Mix until smooth.

Fill cucumber barrels with cream, top with paprika or finely chopped cayenne pepper.

The dish is ready. Bon appetit!

A little secret tip

In order for the filling not to leak out of the cucumber cylinders, you need to do the following.

S alt the chopped kegs and leave on a plate for about 20-25 minutes. During this time, the s alt will absorb excess water from the cucumbers.

Cucumbers stuffed with shrimps and rice

To create this appetizer you will need:

1. Three cucumbers (preferably long and even ones).
2. 400 grams of frozen shrimp.
3. Half a cup of cooked rice.
4. Two boiled eggs.
5. Two tablespoons of mayonnaise (thick Provence).
6. Dill greens.
7. S alt and pepper.

Cucumber preparation

Vegetables need to be washed, apply a pattern on the skin of a whole cucumber (optional). Cut the cucumber into small cylinders 2-3 centimeters high. Gently remove the pulp with a knife or spoon.

Preparing shrimp

First you need to cook them. To do this, throw the shrimp into boiling water and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Next, drain the water and let it cool down. We clean the shrimp in the following way. We tear off the head, hold the tip of the tail and pull out the carcass. We will need about half a cup of shrimp.

One nuance

In order for our snack to be tastier, you need to strike the right balance between shrimp and rice. They must be the same number. Then cucumbers stuffed with shrimps will be juicy and tender.

Cooking stuffing

Chop shrimp, bell pepper and eggs finely. Mix everything with rice and season with mayonnaise.

Fill cucumber barrels with stuffing. We decorate the dish with sprigs of greens and shrimp hearts.

There is another option how to decorate cucumbers stuffed with shrimps. You can cut cucumbers with a vegetable knife into thin slices. And wrap the filling in them, and, if necessary, fix the cylinders with a skewer.

Our stuffed cucumbers are ready. Snack not onlytasty, but also beautiful.

Cucumbers stuffed with fish

This appetizer will decorate any feast. Cucumbers stuffed with herring during the winter feast will be a greeting from the hot summer.

For cooking you will need:

1. Five small cucumber.
2. Five eggs.
3. Half an onion.
4. One small herring.
5. A quarter cup of walnuts (shelled).
6. Mayonnaise (preferably Provence)
7. This appetizer is prepared quite easily and quickly.

Cucumber preparation

Cut off both ends of the "butt". Cut the cucumbers lengthwise and remove the pulp.

Preparing the filling

Separate the herring from the bones. Cut the fish, eggs and onion into small pieces. Chop the nuts.

Mix everything gently and season with mayonnaise to taste.

Fill the cucumbers with stuffing. Put cucumbers stuffed with herring on a dish, decorate with lemon slices and herbs.

Eggs stuffed with cucumber and salmon

In Soviet Russia, the most skillful and good housewife cooked stuffed eggs for a festive feast. The recipe was simple, but the result is very tasty.

Eggs stuffed with cucumbers and salmon are a little harder to make. For this dish you will need.

1. A dozen hard-boiled eggs.
2. 60 grams salmon fillet (smoked).
3. One small cucumber.
4. Provencal mayonnaise.
5. Dill greens andpepper.

Preparing eggs

Gently peel the eggs from the shell and cut into two parts. Carefully remove the yolk, so as not to damage the integrity of the protein.

Cooking stuffing

Cucumber, greens and salmon cut into small cubes. Don't forget to leave some salmon for garnish. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed. S alt, pepper and season with mayonnaise to taste.

Fill the halves of the testicles with the resulting filling. Decorate with salmon strips and herbs.

Eggs stuffed with cucumbers and salmon are best stored in the refrigerator. And it is advisable to eat within two or three days.

Bon appetit and happy feast!