Easy Appetizer Recipes
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Creamy Prawn Canapes
Canapés have always been a popular appetizer, particularly for those who enjoy tiny ham and cheese sandwiches. However, ham and cheese are not the only things that you can use for canapés, but you can also make some using a mix of seafood such as prawn or shrimp. Prawn canapés are a unique seafood dish that is guaranteed to be an instant hit with your friends, though it is essential that you get the prawn filling right. If you can make it properly, you will find that these simple canapés will be exactly what you need to make a perfect, filling appetizer.
The following prawn canapé recipe calls for a prawn filling to be used with whole wheat canapés, which you can find in nearly any supermarket. The prawn filling is made by chopping prawns and mixing them with cream cheese, lemon zest, chives, dill, salt and pepper. You can add a spritz of lemon to enhance the rich flavor of the seafood, and the end result will be tiny canapés that will make the perfect appetizer. Prawn canapés are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat, and you will find that preparing a tray full of the simple seafood canapés is much easier than you might have thought.
When serving these prawn canapés, you may find that you enjoy serving them with slices of cucumber instead of the canapé bread. It will be a much lighter version of the appetizer, and will be a great choice for those who are trying to watch their weight. Seeing, as the prawn is fairly low in fat, the only thing that you need to be concerned about is the cream cheese. By buying low or non-fat cream cheese, you ensure that your appetizers are as fat free as possible.
Prawn Canapés
Ingredients -
˝ pound of prawn
1 pack of canapés
8 ounces of cream cheese
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
1 lemon
Dill
Chives
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
To begin, chop the prawn as small as you can, similar to the way that you would chop garlic for a regular dish.
Place the cream cheese into a bowl, and mash it well to make it as liquid as possible.
Mix the chopped prawn, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into the cheese.
Chop the chives as small as you can, and mix them into the cheese along with the dill.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze one half of the lemon into the bowl. Taste the canapés, and add lemon juice as desired. Make sure to add enough pepper to make the prawn slightly tangy.
Cut the canapés in half, and toast them lightly if so desired.
Scoop the prawn mixture into the bottom half of the canapé, and sprinkle some salt and lemon zest on top. You can add some red chili pepper to add some flavor, and you may find that a pinch of parsley works as well. Garnish with dill as desired, and place the top of the canapé on to complete your easy and quick appetizer.
(Serves 6)
Prawn Canapes
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If you are going to make these appetizers, remember to buy the prawn on the same day that you are going to make theme. Prawn and shrimp tend to spoil fairly quickly, regardless of whether or not they are refrigerated. By purchasing them on the same day that you are going to prepare this dish, you can be certain that they will not spoil as they sit in your fridge. It is best to purchase cooked prawns, as that way you do not need to worry about cooking them yourself. By purchasing the prawns already cooked, you can make the entire preparation process much easier and thus make it one of the easiest appetizers for you to prepare in a hurry.
