Description
A collection of elegant holiday appetizers that impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread shrimp on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and dill.
- Toast baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
- Top each toasted slice with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture and a roasted shrimp.
- Garnish with additional dill if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Consider adding a drizzle of balsamic reduction for plating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: holiday appetizers, shrimp appetizers, festive finger foods