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Cucumber canapes with shrimp and lime curd

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Ingredients:

  • 1 kg large sea shrimp, shells and heads removed
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) butter
  • 1 tbsp (250 ml) 35% cream
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Cucumber slices
  • Lime zest, thinly striped, for garnish

Preparation:

  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp, working in batches, until pink, about 4 minutes, adding additional butter after each batch. Transfer to a plate and chill in the refrigerator.
  2. In a chilled bowl, combine the cream, chili powder, salt, and lime zest. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate the cream for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Spoon a small amount of cream onto each cucumber slice. Top with a shrimp and garnish with lime zest.

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