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Shrimp Canapes

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This recipe was created to accompany other canapés: Cheese Canapés , Pickled Herring Canapés and Smoked Mackerel Canapés .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 canapés

Ingredients

6 slices homemade-type white bread
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
12 thin round slices of small tomatoes
48 slices of ripe olives
12 cooked small shrimp
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish
12 dill sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spread the bread with the butter, cut it into twelve 2-inch squares, and on it arrange decoratively the tomatoes, the olives, and the shrimp.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl combine well the mayonnaise and the horseradish, dot the shrimp with the mixture, and garnish it with the dill.

    Step 3

    The canapés may be made 30 minutes in advance and kept covered and chilled. Arrange the canapés on a platter.

TagsShrimpShellfishSeafoodOliveTomatoVegetableSnackStarterDinnerNut FreeQuickEasyNew YearsGourmet
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