Cool Langostino and Cucumber Crackers Recipe
Cool Langostino and Cucumber Crackers

by Faith Durand

Every dinner party should start with something tasty to awaken the appetite, or to occupy your guests while the meal receives its finishing touches. However, you don't want to overload guests with a too-heavy appetizer -- you're about to feed them dinner, after all. Here is one little bite that is a small yet delicious way to start a meal in spring or early summer.

Little things on crackers are the classic answer to the hors d'oeuvre; keep good crackers on hand and you'll be able to use bits and bobs from the refrigerator to make up an appetizer platter. This particular appetizer comes together quickly with whole-grain crackers, English cucumber sliced very thin, and a touch of leftover sour cream. Top them with tiny langostino tails. I use frozen ones from Trader Joe's.

Depending on where it is sourced from, langostino is the meat of squat lobster, or crayfish. It's not shrimp or prawn, and not proper lobster either. It's a fairly inexpensive and delicious seafood option, but you can also use extra-small shrimp.

Layer all these little bites on one cracker and serve immediately. Easy, cool, pretty and delicious.

Cool Langostino and Cucumber Crackers Recipe

Serves 6 to 8.

Whole-grain crackers

1/2 long English or seedless cucumber, washed and cut very thin

Full-fat sour cream

12 ounces langostino tails or tiny shrimp, defrosted

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place a thin round of cucumber on each cracker. Top with a dollop of sour cream, then a piece of seafood. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

 

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