Impress your guests with these delightful shrimp pesto mini sandwiches, perfect for any festive occasion or upscale gathering. While ideal for holiday celebrations, these sophisticated appetizers can be enjoyed year-round to add a touch of elegance to your menu.
These mini sandwiches combine the rich flavors of pesto, cream cheese, and succulent shrimp on delicate flower-shaped bread bases. The result is a burst of flavors that will tantalize every palate.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 4 slices of white bread
- 150g (5.3 oz) shrimp
- 200g (7 oz) cream cheese
- 100ml (3.4 fl oz) heavy cream
- 80g (2.8 oz) pesto
- Fresh chives
How to Prepare Shrimp Pesto Mini Sandwiches:
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a bowl, blend the cream cheese with heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Clean the shrimp or thaw if frozen. Steam, blanch, pan-fry, or air fry them according to your preference for texture.
- Shape the bread: Using a flower-shaped cookie cutter, cut out an even number of shapes from the bread slices.
- Assemble the sandwiches:
- Spread pesto on half of the bread shapes.
- Top with the remaining bread pieces.
- Pipe or spoon small dollops of the cream cheese mixture onto each sandwich.
- Garnish with finely chopped chives.
- Place one or two shrimp on top of each sandwich.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange these delectable bites on a platter and savor the refined combination of flavors, perfect for appetizers or as part of a buffet spread.
These mini sandwiches can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing for stress-free entertaining. Simply bring them out when it’s time to serve, and watch as your guests delight in these elegant and flavorful party bites.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, a sophisticated cocktail party, or looking to elevate your appetizer game, these shrimp pesto mini sandwiches are sure to be a hit. They offer a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, making them an ideal choice for hosts who want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
