During the festive season, many people enjoy whipping up unique and visually appealing dishes that embody the spirit of Christmas. Among these culinary creations, the "Marys Christmas Shrimp Tree" stands out as a delightful centerpiece sure to impress your guests. This savory and visually stunning dish resembles a miniature Christmas tree adorned with tender and succulent shrimp. Achieving this culinary masterpiece requires carefully selecting the freshest ingredients, exercising patience during the preparation process, and arranging the shrimp strategically to resemble a festive evergreen. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a stunning Marys Christmas Shrimp Tree that will be the highlight of your holiday table.
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BLOODY MARY SOUP SHOTS WITH SHRIMP AND PICKLED VEGETABLES
This tomato-Worcestershire-vodka soup gets served in shot glasses for fun. Look for the pickled veggies near the jarred vegetables in the supermarket.
Provided by Meredith Deeds
Categories Soup/Stew Vodka Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal New Year's Eve Shrimp Winter Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon lemon juice in large bowl. Thread 1 shrimp and 1 vegetable on toothpick. Repeat with remaining shrimp and vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place tomatoes with juice, green onions, 1/2 cup broth, Worcestershire sauce, vodka, horseradish, celery salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in blender. Cover; blend until smooth. If mixture is too thick, thin with additional broth by tablespoonfuls. Season Bloody Mary mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to pitcher. DO AHEAD: Skewers and soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Pour Bloody Mary mixture into shot glasses or small glasses. Garnish each with shrimp-vegetable skewer. Serve remaining Bloody Mary mixture and shrimp-vegetable skewers alongside.
SHRIMP CHRISTMAS TREE APPETIZER RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by HotDishHomemaker
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Assembly Instructions: 1. First Squeeze 2 fresh Lemons over the cooked and cooled Shrimp. Let them sit in the Lemon Juice while assembling the first part of your tree. 2. Wrap the plastic wrap around the Styrofoam cone to cover the foam completely. Make sure it is wrapped tight and get it as smooth as you can. 3. Remove the leaves from your Green Leaf Lettuce Head. This is going to be the green leafy background for your tree. Working with one Lettuce Leaf at a time starting on the bottom edge, lay one leaf on the tree with the curly edge toward the bottom. Use a floral pin or two to hold the lettuce leaf in place. Now work your way around the bottom edge overlapping the lettuce leaves so you do not see the Styrofoam cone. Work your way up the cone creating layers,until you reach the top. 4. Now comes time to attach the Shrimp, Tomatoes, and the Cheese. 5. First drain the Shrimp, and begin attaching it to the tree. Simply insert a toothpick about halfway into the tree cone then put a Shrimp on the toothpick with the tail side out and pointed down. Attach the Tomatoes and Cheese in the same fashion, alternating Tomatoes and Cheese cubes with the Shrimp, as you go around the tree. 6. For the top insert the Star pick. 7. Slice the remaining Lemons into wedges and lay them around the bottom of the tree. Serve with Crackers and Cocktail sauce.
MARY'S CHRISTMAS SHRIMP TREE
Quick, easy, and impressive! Cooked shrimp and other colorful munchies are displayed on a Christmas tree created with beet greens wrapped around a cone shape. Vary the size of the cone and type/amount of veggies to personalize this for your party needs. Using purchased sauces for dipping makes this even easier. Display on a colorful Christmas plate and watch the snackers un-decorate!
Provided by SHOGIRL
Categories Shrimp Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.
- Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
MARY'S CHRISTMAS SHRIMP TREE
Quick, easy, and impressive! Cooked shrimp and other colorful munchies are displayed on a Christmas tree created with beet greens wrapped around a cone shape. Vary the size of the cone and type/amount of veggies to personalize this for your party needs. Using purchased sauces for dipping makes this even easier. Display on a colorful Christmas plate and watch the snackers un-decorate!
Provided by SHOGIRL
Categories Shrimp Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.
- Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
MARY'S CHRISTMAS SHRIMP TREE
Quick, easy, and impressive! Cooked shrimp and other colorful munchies are displayed on a Christmas tree created with beet greens wrapped around a cone shape. Vary the size of the cone and type/amount of veggies to personalize this for your party needs. Using purchased sauces for dipping makes this even easier. Display on a colorful Christmas plate and watch the snackers un-decorate!
Provided by SHOGIRL
Categories Shrimp Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.
- Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Choose large, firm shrimp for the tree.
- Cook the shrimp thoroughly before assembling the tree.
- Use toothpicks or skewers to secure the shrimp to the tree.
- Start at the bottom of the tree and work your way up.
- Use a variety of dipping sauces for the shrimp.
- Be creative and have fun with your shrimp tree!
Conclusion:
The Christmas Shrimp Tree is a fun and festive way to serve shrimp at your next holiday party. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a beautiful and delicious shrimp tree that will be the hit of the party. So get creative and have fun with your shrimp tree!
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