KitchenMagician's Recipe

CANAPES - SPICY SHRIMP CUCUMBER BOATS

Category: Chilled Appetizers

Makes 2 dozen.

2 T. rice vinegar
1 T. granulated sugar
Pinch salt
2 English cucumbers
3/4 lb. peeled, cooked shrimp, finely chopped
2 T. minced jalapeño chiles
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint

In a small glass bowl, microwave vinegar and sugar for 30 seconds or until hot.
Stir until sugar dissolves, season with salt and let cool.
Peel cucumbers and trim off ends; cut each crosswise into 12 rounds.
Scoop out part of the flesh from each round.
In a bowl, mix together shrimp, jalapeño and mint; add vinegar dressing and toss.
Spoon shrimp mixture into cucumber rounds.
Chill before serving.