Finger Foods for the Fourth and for #SundaySupper

Shrimp Ceviche and Avocado Sliders

Whatever you'll have sizzling on the grill this July 4th, your family and guests might need something to nosh on while they wait for the main meal. How about shrimp brightened with fresh lime juice along with creamy deviled eggs with smoky shavings of salmon? The kids at the cookout will love these shrimp ceviche sliders (the shrimp is cooked) and will keep coming back for those deviled eggs with the bright pop of salmon.

Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

Both dishes are quick to prepare, because the messy work has already been done. I purchased a package of frozen, pre-cooked shrimp and a tray of plain (ungarnished) deviled eggs from the supermarket deli. From there, all I needed to do was to chop up the shrimp and add olive oil, lime and seasonings. For the eggs, I had only to add smoked salmon and a garnish of dill. Think of these recipes the next time you are having a summer get-together and are short on time--but still insist on full flavor.

Chopped shrimp, avocado, lime and seasonings

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certified Salmon

Dried dill weed and salmon cut into strips and rolled.

Recipe: Shrimp Ceviche and Avocado Sliders (Serves 6-8)

Ingredients

14-ounce package ready-to-use cooked shrimp, small

Zest of 1 lime

2 fresh limes, juiced

1 large scallion, chopped (white and green parts)

1 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped (seeds and ribs removed)

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1/4 teaspoon white miso paste

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon, dried tarragon

1 avocado, sliced in chunks

1 package whole-wheat potato rolls, pre-split

1 bunch red tango lettuce (rinsed and dried)

Directions

1. Thaw shrimp according to package directions. Drain shrimp; spread on paper towels on top of a clean cutting board or large plate. Gently pat shrimp dry. Remove paper towels and place shrimp on cutting board reserved for seafood or meat. Chop shrimp roughly then transfer to a large bowl.
2. Add zest of one lime to the shrimp, followed by the fresh-squeezed lime juice. Add onion, jalapeno pepper, salt, pepper, and miso paste. Add olive oil and tarragon. Blend ingredients thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate shrimp ceviche until ready to serve. Right before serving, add the avocado chunks and stir gently.
4. Spoon ceviche into potato rolls and top with lettuce.

Recipe: Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon  (Serves 6-8)

Ingredients

1 tray of deli-prepared deviled eggs (24-30 egg halves)

4 ounces sliced, smoked salmon

2 teaspoons dried dill weed

Directions

1. Slice smoked salmon into 2-inch long and 1/2 wide strips.
2. Roll strips of salmon and place one on top of each deviled egg half.
3. Sprinkle each egg half with dill weed.

I'm not the only one thinking of and creating recipes for July 4th. Click on the links below to see recipes  by fellow bloggers from the #SundaySupper group. Enjoy!

• Tender & Sweet Crockpot Brisket Juanita’s Cocina
• Savory Patriotic Chicken Kabobs Big Bear’s Wife 
• Firecracker Salmon Rolls Comfy Cuisine
• Red, White & Blue Grilled Pizza Momma’s Meals
• Baby Back Ribs with Balsamic Peach BBQ Sauce Damn Delicious
• Bubblin’ Brown Sugar Baby Back Ribs In The Kitchen With KP
• Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen 
• Juicy Lucy’s with Blueberry Ketchup! by Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again 
• Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef Mrs. Mama Hen 
• Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad with Perfectly Grilled Chicken and Potatoes Daddy Knows Less 
• Texas Smoked Brisket Doggie At The Dinner Table 
• Grilled Chicken in a Blueberry BBQ Sauce Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Chicken Burgers with Curried Cabbage Slaw-Indian Soni’s Food for Thought
• Finger Foods for the Fourth Pescetarian Journal 
• Grilled Pork Satays with Peanut Sauce Tora’s Real Food 

Salads and Sides:

• Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Salad Supper for a Steal
• Roasted/Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan Katherine Martinelli
• Patriotic Ranch Potato Salad The Meltaways 
• Roasted Red Pepper & White Bean Salad Are you hungry
• Texas-Creole Crawfish Potato Salad The Weekend gourmet
• Spicy Italian Peppers in Sauce What Smells so Good?
• Sangria Fruit Salad Cindy’s Recipes and Writings 
• Stuffed Black Olive Cookistry
• Mexican Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Dinners Dishes and Desserts 
• Low Fat Pasta Salad Basic and Delicious 
•  Bean Salad with Pickled Vegetables Diabetic Foodie
• Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer Family Foodie

Desserts:

•  Red White & Blueberry Ricotta Cupcakes Sue’s Nutrition Buzz 
• Red Velvet Brownies Magnolia Days
• S’mores Pastries Daily Dish Recipes
• Red, White and Blue Firecracker Cupcakes Chocolate Moosey
• Caramel-filled Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream The Messy Baker 
• Red/white/blue German Obstkuchen (fruit-topped cake) German Foodie 
• Strawberry and Cream Cake Cupcakes and Kale Chips 
• Fourth Sticks In the Kitchen with Audrey
• White Chocolate Berry Tart Vintage Kitchen Notes 
• Apple Pie Beetle’s Kitchen Escapades 
• Red White and Blue Coconut Rum Cake Family Spice
• Individual Red White and Blue Triffles Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence
• Mini Carrot Cakes Mama’s Blissful Bites 
• Plum and Apple Pies Cositas Bonitas
• Red White and Blue Triffle Cravings of a Lunatic

Fabulous Pairings by Martin from ENOFYLZ