Cucumber Shrimp Tea Sandwiches Recipes

CUCUMBER SHRIMP TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
• Trim the crusts from the bread slices.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bread slices and cut into 4 triangles until you reach the number of shrimp you have.
• Arrange shrimp on each bread triangle. Arrange the cucumber evenly over shrimp.
• Chill, covered until serving.

CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the butter, parsley, chives, shallot and lemon zest.
• Lay the bread slices out on a clean work surface. Spread 2 teaspoons of the compound butter over each slice of bread. Trim the cucumber slices so that they are the length of the bread slices. (Save the scraps for salads.) Lay 4 pieces of cucumber across 1 slice of buttered bread--it is okay if the cucumbers overlap. Repeat on 5 more slices of bread. Season the top of the cucumbers lightly with salt. Next, add a single layer of radishes over the cucumbers, about 12 rounds per slice of bread.
• Toss the frisee with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Divide the frisee evenly over the radishes. Top the frisee with the remaining 6 slices buttered bread. Cut each sandwich into thirds with a serrated knife to make small rectangles. Serve immediately.

CHRISTA'S CUCUMBER BASIL TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.
• Use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to cut 24 rounds out of the bread slices. Spread each round with cream cheese mixture and top each canape with 1 or 2 thin cucumber slices and a basil leaf. If making ahead, cover tea sandwiches lightly with plastic wrap and chill.

SHRIMP SALAD TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, zest, Worcestershire, and mayonnaise. Stir to thoroughly combine; season with salt and pepper.
• Thinly spread butter on two bread slices. Cover one with shrimp salad and sprouts, if using; top with other bread slice. Use a serrated knife to trim crusts and cut into two triangles; cut in half again to make four small triangles. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the first eight ingredients until blended. Stir in the cucumbers, red pepper, onion, olives and parsley. Chill for up to 2 hours. , Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into four triangles. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Garnish with cucumber slices and, if desired, dill sprigs.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; beat until well blended. Stir in the cucumbers, red peppers (if using, onions, olives and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
• Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into 4 triangles. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Garnish with cucumber slices and dill sprigs if desired.

ENGLISH TEA CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices between 2 paper towels set in a colander. Allow liquid to drain, about 10 minutes.
• Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion salt, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until smooth.
• Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
• Divide cucumber slices over half of the bread slices; sprinkle lemon pepper on cucumber.
• Stack the other half of the bread slices with spread sides down over the cucumber slices to make sandwiches.