Shrimp-Stuffed Celery

Name: Shrimp-Stuffed Celery
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 3 dozen appetizers.
Ingredients: 1 bunch celery, separated into ribs; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon each finely chopped onion, green pepper and pimiento-stuffed olives; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

My family is proud to produce celery on the beautiful island of Maui. As you can guess, we take a lot of "ribbing" for working so hard in a tropical paradise. This appealing appetizer has a creamy filling that blends nicely with crunchy, fresh celery. —Shirley Watanabe, Kula, Hawaii

Ingredients

1 bunch celery, separated into ribs
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon each finely chopped onion, green pepper and pimiento-stuffed olives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Cut celery ribs into 2-in. pieces. Finely chop one piece; set aside.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients and chopped celery. Stuff into celery ribs. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 61 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.

Originally published as Shrimp-Stuffed Celery in Taste of Home April/May 2000

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abreendre

Jul 11, 2018

I thought the taste was a little too mild, but I made them for a party and everyone raved. They were gone quickly so I guess I just like a strong shrimp taste.
gardenerbowler

Mar 26, 2016

Made this recipe as written except tbe celery ribs. I used leftover crackers as a base for the spread. Will definitely make again for people who like shrimp.
xicota

May 12, 2010

I think it might be better to keep the celery and the stuffing separate until shortly before serving. The celery has so much water in it that I had trouble keeping the finished product dry, even with several layers of paper toweling underneath.