Cucumber canapes with shrimp and lime curd topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1 kg large sea shrimp, shells and heads removed
- 3 tbsp (45 g) butter
- 1 tbsp (250 ml) 35% cream
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Cucumber slices
- Lime zest, thinly striped, for garnish
Preparation:
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp, working in batches, until pink, about 4 minutes, adding additional butter after each batch. Transfer to a plate and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a chilled bowl, combine the cream, chili powder, salt, and lime zest. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate the cream for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Spoon a small amount of cream onto each cucumber slice. Top with a shrimp and garnish with lime zest.
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