Delicate Shrimp Pinwheels: A Fresh & Flavorful Appetizer

These Shrimp Pinwheels are light, elegant, and perfect for any gathering. Softened Armenian crackerbread is layered with Neufchâtel cheese, dill, horseradish, shrimp, pimentos, and crisp romaine leaves, then rolled into bite-sized spirals.

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Shrimp Pinwheels

Shrimp Pinwheels are elegant, bite-sized appetizers that combine creamy cheese, fresh herbs, and tender shrimp rolled in soft Armenian crackerbread. Each slice is a perfect swirl of flavor — light, tangy, and sophisticated enough for parties, yet simple enough to prepare anytime.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 day d

Chill Time 1 day d

Servings: 20 people

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 30

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 Cutting board for chopping shrimp (if needed), pimentos, and romaine.
• 1 Sharp knife for finely chopping shrimp and slicing pimentos.
• 1 Mixing bowls one small bowl for cheese mixture, one for mixing shrimp.
• 1 Spatula or spoon for spreading the cheese mixture evenly on the crackerbread.
• 1 Measuring spoons for dill and horseradish.
• Plastic wrap to wrap the roll tightly for chilling.
• Serving knife for slicing the pinwheels into ¾-inch pieces.
• Serving platter or plates to present the pinwheels beautifully.

Method

 

1. Soften the bread:Moisten the crackerbread on both sides by holding it briefly under cold running water. Place it between damp towels, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for about 1 hour or until softened and flexible.

   Prepare the filling:In a small bowl, beat together Neufchâtel cheese, dill, and horseradish until smooth. Drain the shrimp, chop finely, and mix into the cheese blend.

   Assemble the roll:Spread the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly over the crackerbread, leaving a small border at the edges. Sprinkle with sliced pimentos.

   Add the greens:Arrange romaine leaves over the filling in an even layer.

   Roll and chill:Roll the bread tightly, jelly-roll style. Press to seal. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to set.

   Slice and serve:Cut the chilled roll into ¾-inch thick slices. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Calories: 30
Fat: 1.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 66 mg