Shrimp Stuffed Cucumbers. A little masterpiece in green

Stuffed vegetables - a unique and extremely tasty dish. The first to start cooking such dishes in Bulgaria. Further, this yummy conquered Romania, Moldova, Russia and gradually conquered the whole world.

In modern cooking, this method of filling vegetables with various fillings is mainly used for snacks. Shrimps stuffed cucumbers, salmon and cucumber eggs, peppers stuffed with cheese, meat and so on. There are a lot of recipes. And all these snacks are incredibly tasty, and their preparation is quite unpretentious.

Cucumber stuffing

This vegetable is very convenient to use for filling with various fillings. It is enough to cut lengthwise into two parts, and pull out the filling with a spoon or knife. Cucumbers stuffed with shrimp look very original and exotic if they are shaped like barrels. And the fillings wrapped in cucumber strips will tell the hostess of the feast that she simply has golden hands. And all her dishes will not leave anyone indifferent.

Stuffed cucumbers

The recipes are very diverse. The next appetizer is spicy and original. And not only tasty, but also caring. And all because this dish will not harm the female figure, as it contains only 180 kcal per 100 grams.

To prepare this diet masterpiece, you will need:

1. Four large cucumbers.
2. 0.2 kg of low fat cheese.
3. 5 tablespoons of skim milk.
4. One clove of garlic.
5. Paprika (sweet or spicy at your discretion).
6. Two cayenne peppers (if you like it sharper).
7. Salt.

Preparation of cucumber barrels

1. Peel the cucumbers. Cut into 2 or 3 parts. We make them more stable by cutting off the tips. Lightly salting, leave on a dish for 20 minutes. This is done so that excess water leaves the cucumbers.
2. Next, dab the barrels with a paper towel. Remove the flesh with a knife or a teaspoon.

Cooking stuffing

Combine finely chopped pulp of cucumbers, cheese, milk, garlic. Mix until smooth.

We fill the cucumber barrels with cream, sprinkle with paprika or finely chopped cayenne pepper on top .

The dish is ready. Enjoy your meal!

Little Secret Advisor

In order for the filling not to leak from the cucumber cylinders, the following must be done.

Salt chopped barrels and leave on a plate for about 20-25 minutes. During this time, salt absorbs excess water from cucumbers.

Shrimp and Rice Cucumbers

To create this snack you need:

1. Three cucumbers (better than long and even).
2. 400 grams of frozen shrimp.
3. Half a glass of cooked rice.
4. Two boiled eggs.
5. Two tablespoons of mayonnaise (thick provence).
6. Dill greens.
7. Salt and pepper.

Cucumber preparation

You need to wash the vegetables, apply a pattern on the skin of a whole cucumber (optional). Cut the cucumber into small cylinders 2-3 centimeters high. Gently remove the flesh with a knife or spoon.

Shrimp Preparation

First you need to weld them. To do this, throw the shrimp into boiling water and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Next, drain the water, let cool. We clean the shrimp as follows. We tear off our head, hold the tip of the tail and pull out the carcass. We need about half a glass of shrimp.

One nuance

In order for our appetizer to be tastier, you need to properly balance the shrimp and rice. They should be the same number. Then the cucumbers stuffed with shrimp will be juicy and tender.

Cooking stuffing

Finely chop the shrimp, bell pepper and eggs. Mix everything with rice and season with mayonnaise.

We fill the cucumber barrels with filling. We decorate the dish with sprigs of greens and shrimp hearts.

There is another option how to arrange cucumbers stuffed with shrimp. Can cut the cucumbers with a vegetable knife into thin plates. And wrap the filling in them, and if necessary, fix the cylinders with a skewer.

Our stuffed cucumbers are ready. The appetizer is not only delicious, but also beautiful.

Fish Stuffed Cucumbers

This appetizer will decorate any feast. Herring cucumbers during the winter feast will be greetings from the hot summer.

For cooking you will need:

1. Five small cucumbers.
2. Five eggs.
3. Half an onion.
4. One small herring.
5. A quarter cup of walnuts (peeled).
6. Mayonnaise (better provencal)
7. This appetizer is being prepared quite easily and quickly.

Cucumber preparation

We cut off the “buttocks” from both ends. Cut the cucumbers along and remove the flesh.

Preparing the filling

Separate herring from bones. We cut fish, eggs and onions into small pieces. We chop the nuts.

Mix everything carefully and season with mayonnaise to taste.

We fill the cucumbers with filling. We spread cucumbers stuffed with herring on a dish, decorate with slices of lemon and greens.

Eggs Stuffed with Cucumber and Salmon

In Soviet Russia, the most skilled and good housewife cooked stuffed eggs for a festive feast. The recipe was simple, but the result is very tasty.

Eggs stuffed with cucumbers and salmon are not much harder to cook. For this dish you will need.

1. A dozen hard-boiled eggs.
2. 60 grams of salmon fillet (smoked).
3. One small cucumber.
4. Provencal mayonnaise.
5. Dill greens and pepper.

Egg preparation

Gently peel the eggshell and cut into two parts. Gently remove the yolk, so as not to damage the integrity of the protein.

Cooking stuffing

Cut cucumber, greens and salmon into small cubes. Do not forget to leave a little salmon to decorate the dish. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed. Salt, pepper and season with mayonnaise to taste.

With the resulting filling, fill the halves of the testicles. Decorate with strips of salmon and herbs.

Eggs stuffed with cucumbers and salmon are best stored in the refrigerator. And it is advisable to eat for two to three days.

Bon appetit and merry feast!