Cucumber Shrimp Tea Sandwiches
Delightfully light and flavorful, these Cucumber Shrimp Tea Sandwiches are the perfect addition to any elegant gathering or afternoon tea. Combining tender, chopped shrimp with a creamy mixture of tangy cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, and fresh herbs like dill and chives, these sandwiches offer a burst of freshness in every bite. Thinly sliced English cucumber adds a crisp, refreshing contrast, all nestled between soft, crustless white sandwich bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy no-cook recipe is ideal for entertaining, offering a balance of savory and bright flavors that are bound to impress. Whether you’re hosting a bridal shower, brunch, or garden party, these petite, handheld delights are sophisticated showstoppers that taste as good as they look.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped)
- 120 grams Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 medium English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 8 slices White sandwich bread (crusts removed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped dill, chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Add the chopped shrimp to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold it in until evenly distributed.
Step 3
Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread a generous amount of the shrimp and cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of the bread.
Step 4
Layer thinly sliced cucumber on top of the shrimp mixture, ensuring even coverage.
Step 5
Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread to form a sandwich.
Step 6
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each sandwich into quarters, either in triangles or squares, depending on your preference.
Step 7
Serve the cucumber shrimp tea sandwiches immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (864.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1428.2 |
| Total Fat 72.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 553.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4304.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 125.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 74.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 357.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 494.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1346.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories