Stuffed Cuke Snacks Recipes

STUFFED CUCUMBER SNACKS

Steps:

• Using vegetable peeler, cut lengthwise strips of peel down 4 sides of the cucumber, making a square shape (some peel will remain). Cut cucumber into 1-inch slices. Make indentation in center of each slice by scooping with small melon baller or spoon.
• Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon deli salad. Top each with orange or lemon wedge.

STUFFED CUKE SNACKS

Steps:

• Cut a 1-in. slice from each end of cucumber. Cut it in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. , Place cucumber cut side down on paper towel for 10 minutes. Combine cheeses, parsley, dill and onion; spoon into cucumber halves. Put halves back together; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 3-4 hours. , Cut into 1/2-in. slices; serve with dill and, if desired, pimiento strips.

STUFFED CUCUMBER SNACKS

Steps:

• Run the tines of a fork lengthwise down the cucumber.
• Cut a 1" slice from each end.
• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds.
• Place cucumber cut side down on paper towel for 10 minutes.
• Combine cheeses, parsley, dill and onion; spoon into cucumber halves.
• Put halves back together; wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
• Cut into 1/2" slices; garnish with pimiento and dill.

SHRIMP STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Peel the length of each cucumber to form alternating stripes of unpeeled and peeled. Cut the cucumbers into 12 (3/4-inch) pieces. Scoop out the center using a teaspoon or a melon baller, leaving the bottom and sides intact to form a cup. (Reserve the centers for the Round 2 Recipe Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa.) Turn them upside down onto a towel and let them drain while you make the filling.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until bright pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and rinse in cold water. Remove the shells and discard. (Reserve 12 shrimp for the Round 2 Recipe Shrimp and Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon Dressing.)
• Chop the shrimp into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Add the horseradish, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, half the can of tomatoes (reserve the remaining half for the Round 2 Recipe Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa) and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Evenly divide the shrimp mixture between the cucumber cups. Arrange them on a serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley.

STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Using a zester, vegetable peeler or fork, score the length of each cucumber to create a striped effect.
• Remove the ends and cut each cucumber into 3/4 inch rounds.
• Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds from the center of each round to form a cup.
• Reserve 1 tbsp of the walnuts as a garnish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
• Spoon the mixture into the cucumber cups, garnish with the remaining nuts and chill until serving time.

FRIED STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Using a small sharp knife, remove the seeds and fleshy pulp from the centre of each cucumber slice. Further hollow the cucumber with a teaspoon so that you have tubes with a roughly 5mm shell. Lightly dust the hollow interiors of the slices with the cornflour. Mix all the stuffing ingredients together in a bowl with 1 tsp salt and pepper, and stuff each cucumber ring with the mixture.
• Heat a wok or large frying pan, then add the groundnut oil. When it is moderately hot, add some of the stuffed cucumber rings. Cook slowly until they are slightly browned, then turn them over and brown the other side. You may have to do this in several batches, adding more oil if necessary.
• When the cucumber rings are browned, remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a plate. When you have fried all the rings, wipe the wok or pan clean.
• Reheat the wok or pan, add the sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. Add the stuffed cucumber rings, cover the pan with a lid and simmer slowly for 7 mins or until the cucumbers are completely cooked. Lift them out of the sauce with a slotted spoon and transfer to a warm serving platter.
• Return the pan to the heat and reduce the sauce by a third over a high heat. Add the sesame oil and coriander, then pour the sauce over the stuffed cucumbers to serve.