What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Something to Savor: Cocktail Shrimp Minis! Being a “grazer” can reap advantageous health benefits, in my opinion. Not only are the portions much smaller, but you get to eat every few hours which keeps hunger pangs under control. The rule of thumb is to choose foods high in nutrients and low in sugar, salt, and fat. The key to successful grazing is to prepare things ahead of time. That way when you open the refrigerator, you are drawn to easy choices. Sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it?
COCKTAIL SHRIMP MINIS
Ingredients:
1 dozen fresh shrimp, precooked
1 cup fresh salad greens
8 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, softened
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 tablespoon horseradish
Instructions:
Place salad greens in the bottom of a single serving glass. Divide the block of Neufchâtel cheese into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Place one cheese ball in each glass. Combine seafood cocktail sauce with horseradish. Drizzle sauce evenly over each cheese ball. Skewer one shrimp and insert into each glass, piercing the cheese ball. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Oh yum. These look amazing.
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Thanks, Peggy. I guess this time at home is showing me delicious ways to clean out the freezer. 😋🌿🍤
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Same here.
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Shrimp is a favorite snack and I usually have it in some form every week. Shrimp cocktail and stir-fries are two favorite ways to eat it 🙂
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Absolutely, Judy. 🍤🍃 I. Love. Shrimp. 😍
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These are just the cutest little things!
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I’m forced to eat greens with the shrimp instead of gobbling down the whole bag. lol 🌿🌱🍃
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It just takes a little more time…
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Yummy! Hope you are well, Gail? Lets look for shrimps. Best for celebrating self-isolation, here. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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Yes, We are self-isolating since March 11. We figured after going through 3 major airports, on our way back from Kauai, we didn’t want to risk being carriers of the virus. Be safe and stay healthy. 🙏🏻
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Gail these look very tasty indeed!
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Thank you! 🙏🏻
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Oh, you too. Seems the whole world is in quarantine, and the virus is funny walking down the streets. 😉 🌹🌹🌹 Best wishes, Michael
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Oh baby! This is such a favorite and when you “Say Cheese!” it ramps up the tasty.
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Hey. We have to be creative with what we have on hand, right?! 😜
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And you have a gift. 🙂
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Aww. That’s a nice thing to say. Blessings. 🍃🌸
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Blessings and good health to you and yours, Gail.
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I appreciate that. FEAR of the unknown must be squashed. 💥
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Keep on cooking and spreading the positive vibes. Boom!
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Ooh looks fabulous Gail!
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I’m glad you like it. 🍃🍤
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so creative.. lovely.. 😉
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I sooo love shrimp. 🍃🍤
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