Basil and Crabmeat Topped Cucumbers |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Great appetizer, especially when cucumber's are plentiful. Ingredients:
1 medium english cucumber |
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, soft |
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons salad dressing |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
2 tablespoons fine chopped red onions |
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
1 cup frozen crabmeat (cooked, thawed and flaked) |
2 tablespoons capers (optional) |
Directions:
1. Score the cucumbers lenghtwise with tines of fork if desired. Cut into 36 (1/4 ) slices.
2. In small bowl, beat cheese with mixer on lwo speed till creamy. beat in mayo till mixed. Stir in basil, onion, lemon peel, and crabmeat.
3. Spread or pipe 1 tsp of mixture onto cucumber slices.
4. sprinkle with capers. garnish with bsil leaves if desired. Add lettuce leaves as garnish.
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