Valentine Cucumber Cups

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 20
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers, English or regular size unpeeled1/4 c. cooked fresh lobster or crab finely chopped1/4 c. celery diced finely1 tsp. fresh lime zest1 tsp. fresh lime juice3 tsp. green onion sliced thinly1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilSalt & Pepper to tastecelery leaves & beet hearts for garnish
Directions
Cut cucumber crosswise into 1 1/2 inch slices, then cut these slices diagonally. Scoop out centers with a melon baller making cucumber cups leaving 1/4 inch walls; salt cups lightly.


In a small bowl combine celery, lobster or crab, lime zest, lime juice, onion, olive oil, salt and pepper and fill cucumber cups; garnish with celery leaves and beet hearts and serve.


Number of Servings: 20

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLSQUIRES.

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 20.5
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.1 mg
  • Sodium: 13.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

Member Reviews
  • DMREAGH
    I took these to a social evening last night and they were well received with comments about how attractive they were as well as their pleasing taste. - 1/27/13